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by MrBlueIncognito 1521 days ago
"who destroyed government or private property during a protest, strike or riot, and that if necessary, the property of the accused would be seized and auctioned to recover the money" — Narottam Mishra, Home Minister

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61042315.amp

If you’re a Muslim living in an illegally-built home and you were _accused_ of being involved in riots, they will bulldoze your life.

The extremists argue that this is well-deserved. Even if you agree with that, why should an entire family living under a shared home suffer for the actions of one person? They’re not just forcing “rioters” to be homeless, they are ruining the lives of uninvolved people. Where will all of the displaced kids go? What would you tell them when they riot because of what was done to them?

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> If you’re a Muslim living in an illegally-built home and you were _accused_ of being involved in riots, they will bulldoze your life.

Just like they did with these Muslims and their Shiva temples: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bulldozer-razes-300-ye...

Demolishing a temple doesn’t justify demolishing Muslim homes. I don’t see what you’re arguing for here.

If I demolished a mosque, would I be allowed to selectively demolish the homes of Hindu rioters?

I'm saying that demolishing happens on all sides; you seem to be willfully ignoring that fact. By showing selective outrage you're showing your bias.
Why should the country suffer the fanatic beliefs of a few rioters, have we not tried to settle that once and for all in 1947 at a huge price.
Why should the country suffer the fanatic beliefs of people with bulldozers?
Rioters and protesters come from oppressed and impoverished communities. Nobody speaks for them. The media speaks for the rich and powerful politicians. It’s weird how the actual victims are portrayed as the wrongdoers here.
Illegal foreign sqatters and people who drive out locals through riots to capture more land through j!had.