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Topic: Pasmanda

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Citing Bihar caste survey, ex-MP highlights Pasmanda Muslims’ marginalisation, slams BJP

Modi should stop shedding 'crocodile tears' for the community, says Ali Anwar Ansari. It was after PM's signal in July 2022 that Pasmanda became a buzzword in Indian politics.

73% Muslims in Bihar ‘backward’ — state survey sparks debate on caste in Islam, BJP alleges ‘appeasement’

Ex-MP & Pasmanda activist Ali Anwar says impact of quota for backward-class Muslims already visible in Bihar politics. BJP says quota 'depriving' Hindu backward castes of their due.

UCC will prevent the ‘Ashraafisation’ of Islam and give Pasmandas a seat at the table

UCC doesn't only regulate or reform women’s rights, it can be a significant tool to prevent further marginalisation of the marginalised within minority communities.

Urdu literature has ignored Dalit Muslims. Pasmandas must own the language

Ashraaf Muslims never truly included Pasmandas in Urdu literature. It's still the language of the elite.

Don’t feel hurt over Amrit Udyan. Pasmanda Muslims have no nostalgia for Mughals

Pasmanda Muslims, who form the majority in India, have no connection whatsoever to the Mughals. If there is anything in the past for them, it’s their exploitation.

BJP’s olive branch to Pasmandas a momentous first in India. The 3 factors behind it: AMU VC

For the BJP, it marks their first earnest effort to accommodate India's Muslims — perhaps the only community beyond the party's grasp so far.

Pasmanda outreach a Trojan horse for Muslims. But first, it hurts BJP’s own politics

BJP's long-term strategy has been to subsume ‘backward castes’ into the larger 'Hindu’ political identity.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.