Pakistan, May 17 -- The controversial victory of the BJP in the recent elections in West Bengal has once again raised serious questions about the political, social, and economic status of Muslims in India. A country that calls itself the world's largest democracy now appears to be a place where Muslims feel insecure, politically isolated, and socially pressured within their own homeland.

The statistics from the recent elections show that the political representation of Muslims in Indian politics is continuously being reduced. The policies of the ruling party have deepened the perception that political space for Muslims in India is shrinking. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee even described the elections as fraudulent and ...