indianewswatch, 4 months ago to india

‘They saw a Muslim name and attacked’: How Hindutva mobs ran amok in Mira Road

The attacks were preceded by the demolition of Muslim shops, a form of ‘bulldozer justice’ that Maharashtra had not seen before.

#maharashtra #mumbai #MiraRoad #RamTempleInauguration #HinduMobs #MuslimBusinesses #RamTemple #hindutva #InduanMuslims #bulldozers #demolitions #india

https://scroll.in/article/1062772/they-saw-a-muslim-name-and-attacked-how-hindutva-mobs-ran-amok-on-mira-road

indianewswatch, 6 months ago to india

Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics

The absence of opportunities and a documented fall in handloom work has pushed many to move to other textile hubs.

#UttarPradesh #varanasi #muslims #SilkWeavers #MuslimBusinesses #hindutva #BJP #BJPStates #islamophobia #NarendraModi #weavers #artisans #india

https://thewire.in/communalism/varanasi-muslim-silk-weavers-mechanisation-communalism

indianewswatch, 7 months ago to india

Karnataka: Traders’ Body Urges to Lift Ban on Muslim Vendors in Temple Fairs for Dasara Festival

Last year, many shrines had banned Muslim vendors from these fairs at the behest of Sangh parivar groups.

#karnataka #dasara #dussehra #muslims #hindutva #EconomicBoycott #MuslimBusinesses #islamophobia #HinduFestivals #india

https://thewire.in/rights/karnataka-traders-body-urges-to-lift-ban-on-muslim-vendors-in-temple-fairs-for-dasara-festival

indianewswatch, 8 months ago to india

‘Doesn’t Matter if We Sell Vegetarian Food’: How UP’s Muslim Eatery Owners Are Losing Livelihoods

Dozens of dhabas along NH-58 were reportedly targeted after a campaign was launched by one Swami Yashveer to advocate for the boycott of Muslim-owned eateries during the Kanwar Yatra.

#UttarPradesh #muzaffarnagar #sambhal #NH58 #MuslimBusinesses #hindutva #KanwarYatra #BJP #islamophobia #india

https://thewire.in/communalism/doesnt-matter-if-we-sell-vegetarian-food-how-ups-muslim-restaurant-owners-are-losing-livelihood