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Thursday, February 26, 2026
TopicBJP pasmanda

Topic: BJP pasmanda

Muslim politics is shifting from religion to reservation. All due to Modi’s Pasmanda outreach

Muslims—both Pasmandas and upper ‘castes’—want political representation at the national level, seats in universities, and govt job quotas. But they have different ideas on how to get it.

Success of BJP-backed Muslim candidates showcases the strength of Indian democracy 

The positive response from Pasmanda Muslims to BJP's initiative is particularly noteworthy, it reflects that they are prioritising their own welfare over political rhetoric.

Latest player in ‘appeasement’ politics BJP wooing Christians in Kerala, Pasmandas in north

There are at least three occasions when PM Modi sent out a strong message underlining the change that’s underway in BJP’s approach toward minorities.

On Camera

Racial attack on Northeast people finally has govt’s attention. What about Muslims?

The largest number of victims of identity-based abuse in India are Muslims. In this case, the abuse comes from people at the top, and nobody is willing to do anything about it.

After Bharat Taxi, Cooperation Ministry plans insurance sector entry via IFFCO-Tokio

After launching Bharat Taxi, the ministry explores offering insurance products across cooperative banks via IFFCO-Tokio with cooperative banks as corporate agents.

Navy, Germany’s TKMS wrap up cost negotiations for new submarines, P-75I deal likely early next fiscal

It is estimated the deal would eventually work out to cost around $9 bn at least for 6 submarines—negotiated down by India. Original bid by state-run MDL & TKMS was over Rs 1.2 lakh cr.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.