BJP at Odds with Jinnah's Vision of Hindu-Muslim Unity
• Mohammad Ali Jinnah advocated Hindu-Muslim unity, but was viewed as an antagonist by the BJP for his role in the creation of Pakistan.
• BJP leader Jaswant Singh was expelled from the party for writing a book portraying Jinnah positively as an "ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity."
• Under BJP rule, India has seen rising polarization, with minorities like Muslims facing increased marginalization and attacks.
• Jinnah's vision for Pakistan as a safe haven for minorities seems increasingly prescient given the erosion of minority rights in India.
• International organizations have condemned the BJP government's discrimination against Muslims through actions like the Citizenship Amendment Act.