Are minorities, especially Muslims, just votebanks, not voices? Is there any difference between “right-wing” and “secular” political parties when it comes to representational politics?
This conversation delves into the complexities of Bihar's political landscape, examining the interplay between Hindutva and secular politics, the ethical dilemmas in political practices, and the critical need for Muslim representation. The speakers discuss the ideological crisis facing secularism and the future of Muslim politics in India, emphasizing
In this episode of Nous Network, Ali Javed speaks with Dr. Shamsul Islam, a leading scholar of religious nationalism whose work critically examines the ideological foundations of the RSS, Hindutva, and the politics of the Hindu Rashtra. Drawing on decades of archival research, Dr. Islam explains how the RSS imagined
Despite forming 17% of Bihar’s population, Muslims remain largely invisible in its development story. Concentrated in Seemanchal’s poorest districts, they face deep gaps in education, jobs, and representation—raising urgent questions ahead of the 2025 Bihar election.
Bihar is India’s third-most populous state — yet remains one of its most underdeveloped. But behind Bihar’s well-known struggles lies a story almost never told: the story of its Muslim citizens, especially in Seemanchal. Muslims make up 17% of Bihar’s population — one in every six people — but remain