Mohammed Naseer Giyas
There is a growing and dangerous trend of using the education system to promote hatred against Muslims in India simply because their religion is different from the majority.
The media, particularly channels seen as favoring the government, dedicate extensive airtime to narratives that align with the ruling party and the RSS. At the same time, government representatives actively intensify these divisions. The aim is to distract the public from real problems by focusing anger on Muslims.
Many experts warn that this “saffronization” of school syllabus is a dangerous sign. They believe India is repeating the mistakes of Pakistan, where textbooks filled with hatred for minorities contributed to internal conflict. This raises urgent questions: Are we heading down the same path? Will our children be indoctrinated with ideology? Is education becoming a mere propaganda tool?
Both the media and the education system are now ideological battlegrounds where truth, fairness, and justice are being lost. If people, especially Muslims and secular Indians, stay silent, it will be a loss for the entire nation.
The long-term effort by the RSS to undermine unity between Hindus and Muslims has reached a critical stage. Every available platform—from social media and news outlets to movies and textbooks—is being used to portray Muslims as enemies and question their place in the country.
This widespread propaganda would not be possible without government support. The media’s targeting of the Tablighi Jamaat during the COVID-19 pandemic was a calculated strategy to create a lasting image of Muslims as “the enemy.” Now that courts are clearing the Tablighi Jamaat of all wrongdoing, the same media that shouted “Corona Jihad” is silent, and their silence proves their complicity.
In another example, a film called Udaipur Files, made after a tailor’s murder in Rajasthan, promotes institutionalized prejudice and hate. While many Hindus who believe in justice have called for a ban, Hindu extremists are promoting it.
This follows a pattern seen with other films like The Kerala Story and 72 Hoorain, which also demonized Muslims with false stories. These are not random occurrences but part of a coordinated campaign where new anti-Muslim films appear regularly.
It is crucial for the public to see through these agendas, challenge the media and schools, and remember the constitutional promise of equality for all. India’s success depends on its citizens choosing truth and justice, as history shows that nations built on lies ultimately fail.
The country’s survival depends on harmony and unity. Constant conflict between Hindus and Muslims will prevent progress and damage India’s international reputation.
To fight this organized propaganda, emotion is not enough. A strategic, unified, and constitutionally-aware response is needed. Indian Muslims must become more involved in law, media, and social activism, in addition to education and technology. Every lie must be met with facts, and every hateful message must be countered with reason and truth.
Community institutions like mosques and madrasas should focus on educating young people to resist toxic narratives. They must be prepared to defend their identity with confidence and knowledge. Silence is no longer an option. It is time for Indian Muslims to unite, stand by the constitution and democratic values, and prove that this wave of hatred cannot defeat them.