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?
Based on an explainer by senior journalist Bushra Khanum, this article examines West Bengal’s massive voter deletion crisis and the growing fears around disenfranchisement, citizenship, and democratic erosion in contemporary India.
As millions faced scrutiny, deletions, and bureaucratic uncertainty under the SIR process, Bengal’s record voter turnout became more than an election statistic—it became a referendum on citizenship, dignity, and democratic belonging.
In the world’s largest democracy, representation should reflect reality. Yet a persistent gap raises deeper concerns. This article examines how delimitation and electoral design quietly reshape political power—and what it means for minority voice in India.
Drawing on a conversation with Dr. Waris Mazahri, this article traces the evolution of Modern Ilm al-Kalam in South Asia, examining how thinkers from Shah Waliullah to Muhammad Iqbal engaged the challenges of modernity, science, and secular thought.