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by ejstronge 2445 days ago
> Remember that Pakistan is still an Islamic republic and recently blocked a bill that will allow non Muslims to become PM or President.

> https://www.news18.com/news/world/pak-parliament-blocks-chri....

> The world did not care.

I don't really see the equivalence between India and Pakistan's actions. Also, I'm not up-to-date on Indian politics, but how many non-Hindu leaders have been elected to top positions?
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jeswin 2445 days ago
Indian Prime-Ministership was held by Dr.Manmohan Singh (a Sikh) between 2004-14, which has been the longest tenure in recent times. The President's position is mostly ceremonial, but by far the most popular occupant has been Dr.Abdul Kalam, a Muslim scientist.

It's true though that Hinduism is far stronger today as a political force than it has ever been. And just as everywhere else, mixing religion with politics is not a good idea.

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cscurmudgeon 2443 days ago
Of course no equivalence at all. Pakistan has been engaging in a genocide of its minorities over 70 years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35910331

> Before the partition of India, what is now Pakistan was a much more diverse place but tolerance has declined as society has become increasingly Islamicised and more homogenous. Minorities used to make up 15% of the population in these cities. Now they account for less than 4%.

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