Muzaffarnagar, April 17 -- In the bustling hub of Nawab Market in Kairana, discussions about the once-dominant topic of "exodus" seem to have dwindled, indicating a notable shift in the political discourse as the general elections draw near.
"The exodus was highlighted to draw attention to the poor law and order situation back in 2017. But now, people want to move past that and change the narrative," remarked Anurag Jain, a local trader, reflecting on the changing sentiments within the community. The issue first gained traction when BJP leader Hukum Singh raised concerns about the alleged departure of Hindus from Kairana, citing fear and intimidation by Muslim communities. While the BJP sought to capitalise on this narrative during the 201...