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Hilal Ahmed

Can Indian Muslims be represented only by Muslim leaders?

Muslim communities define themselves as secular voters, expressing economic and social concerns, without giving up their collective identity, shows research.

Hilal Ahmed
· Mar 13, 2025 · 06:30 am
Do Muslim voters want only Muslim politicians to represent them?

Muslim leadership cannot be reduced to electing Muslim leaders.

Hilal Ahmed
· Dec 26, 2022 · 06:30 am
Privatisation, liberalism, political openness: What characterises India’s new Muslim elite?

An excerpt from Hilal Ahmed’s ‘Siyasi Muslims’, which challenges the standard discourse on India’s Muslims to examine diversity and complexity.

Hilal Ahmed
· May 08, 2019 · 08:30 am