Rise of Hindu nationalism alarms Indian minorities
Communtiy leaders say attacks, vandalism and intimidation have increased since Prime Minister Modi came to power.
Minority groups in India are raising concerns about what they see as a rise in Hindu nationalism.
Communtiy leaders say attacks, vandalism and intimidation have increased since Narendra Modi of the BJP came to power in May.
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Host: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
John Dayal, spokesperson for the United Christian Forum for Human Rights in New Delhi.
Sandipto Dasgupta, International Fellow at the King’s College India Institute in London.
Rakesh Sinha, Director of the India Policy Foundation think-tank in New Delhi.