The Indian Constitution, the supreme law of the land, does not provide a concrete definition of the term “minority.” Despite this, India has a dedicated Ministry of Minority Affairs and numerous schemes to uplift so-called minority communities. The absence of a precise and universally applicable definition of “minority” has led to major discrepancies in policymaking and governance. This ambiguity, combined …
The Undefined “Minority” in India: A Flawed Concept Leading to Communal Issues
