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India's Modi Expels 1,500 Muslims, Sparks Outcry

7/24/2025

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Human Rights Watch revealed a troubling situation in India, where over 1,500 Bengali-speaking Muslims were forcibly expelled to Bangladesh between May 7 and June 15, 2023. This alarming move by Prime Minister Modi's Hindu nationalist government raises serious concerns about discrimination and undermines India's legacy as a haven for those seeking refuge.

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Human Rights Watch revealed a troubling situation in India, where over 1,500 Bengali-speaking Muslims were forcibly expelled to Bangladesh between May 7 and June 15, 2023. This alarming move by Prime Minister Modi's Hindu nationalist government raises serious concerns about discrimination and undermines India's legacy as a haven for those seeking refuge.