India's Hindu Right on the Rise in Sambhal After Clashes

India's Hindu Right on the Rise in Sambhal After Clashes

Feb 20, 2026, 5:17 PM en 6 views

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In Sambhal, India, where Muslims form the majority, tensions have risen following clashes over a mosque, leading to allegations of state oppression against them.

The city of Sambhal in India, with a Muslim majority, witnessed violent clashes over the Shahi Jama Masjid mosque, escalating tensions between the community and the authorities. Following the disturbances, Muslims in Sambhal feel oppressed by the state machinery, which they perceive as favoring the Hindu Right's agenda.

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