From Constitutional Safeguards to Political Distortions: Rethinking Who Qualifies as a Minority in India
K. Sindhu · 11/24/2025 - India’s national-level definition of “minority” has drifted from constitutional intent, creating uneven protections across states.
- Communities that are demographically dominant locally still receive minority benefits, while Hindus in several states remain unprotected.
- Judicial guidance supports state-wise identification, yet national notification persists, producing structural inequality.
- These distortions deprive genuine minorities of resources, encourage identity-based incentives, and unsettle social cohesion.
- A transparent, region-based framework is needed to ensure real equality and restore constitutional balance.
K. Sindhu
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