Some Muslims want a party of their own. But is that the answer?

May 11, 2026 | 13:18 IST

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As mainstream parties grow wary of courting Muslim voters, debates within the community are becoming sharper. Can a new political platform give Muslims a stronger voice without falling into identity politics?

Do Muslims need a new shiny party of their own to keep themselves relevant in national life as space for their public political participation keeps steadily shrinking?

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Some Muslims want a party of their own. But is that the answer?

As mainstream parties grow wary of courting Muslim voters, debates within the community are becoming sharper. Can a new political platform give Muslims a stronger voice without falling into identity politics?

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Some Muslims want a party of their own. But is that the answer?

As mainstream parties grow wary of courting Muslim voters, debates within the community are becoming sharper. Can a new political platform give Muslims a stronger voice without falling into identity politics?

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