(Note: The writer visited India several times. He has visited Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Agra, Ajmer and also travelled through the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The article is based on personal observations and face-to-face talks).?
?The Muslim-phobia & the disbelief
In 2001 census, 13.4% of the Indians were found to be Muslims. Now it is estimated to be 15%. But most of the Indian Muslims do not believe this official figure as true. They believe their percent is much higher. They think it skilfully manipulated lie only to serve the anti-Muslim political agenda of the over-stated Hindu majority. The Hindu ruling clique strongly feels that a higher figure will generate more sense of deprivation among the Muslims, and may generate more unrest.?