Communal Tensions

Two Muslim school teachers were allegedly assaulted in Basavakalyan, Bidar district of Karnataka, on Tuesday night, sparking communal tensions. Thousands gathered outside the police station demanding action against the attackers. The protest turned confrontational, leading to cases against protesters for attacking police personnel.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's recent comment advising Hindus to shortchange Muslim drivers has drawn sharp criticism for promoting division. The remark, made amid upcoming elections, highlights a broader trend of inflammatory rhetoric against minorities in Indian politics. Critics argue it undermines national unity at a time when communal tensions are rising.