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Secularism in the Indian constitution was envisioned by its founding fathers like Jawaharlal Nehru, M.K Gandhi, and Dr. Ambedkar. But, after the passage of seven decades, the secular nature of the Indian constitution is eroding-thanks largely to the rise of the BJP to power. Modi government is trying to build a Hindu Rashtra, hence, posing an existential threat to minorities. After the BJP gained a landslide victory in General Elections, back in 2019, it has intensified its atrocious campaign against 200 million Muslims. On August 5, 2019, it revoked Articles 370 and 35-A of the Indian constitution. Hence it stripped the J&K of its semi-autonomous status. It was bifurcated into two Union territories. Citizen Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens further antagonized the beleaguered Muslim community. Muslims protested in Shaheen Bagh against the CAA. After fiery speeches delivered by BJP leaders, widespread riots started against the vulnerable minority. This led to...

In the 20 th century, three stories dominated the world-communism, fascism, and liberalism. Fascism was defeated in 1945. While communism also faced defeat in 1989. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, It appeared that from now onwards only the liberal story would dominate the planet. But liberalism also got undermined after 2008 global financial crisis. It faced another onslaught in 2016-thanks largely to Brexit and Trump’s rise to power. Now, the Trump moment is confronting the liberal order. China is also becoming more and more authoritarian with each passing day. Russia is resurging again with its own brand of communism. Some voices in the favor of Global Islamic Caliphate are also being heard.   However, still, there are many loopholes in these illiberal approaches. Trump’s view is not the complete order. Therefore I would not pose an existential threat to liberalism. Though China is illiberal vis-à-vis its domestic policies, however, it is adopting liberal polici...