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India erects statues of a 17th-century king to fuel religious tensions

Hindu nationalist groups erect statues of Shivaji Maharaj in India.

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They present this 17th-century king as a defender of Hindus against Muslims.

This instrumentalization targets Muslim and Christian minorities.

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Cette stratégie politique exacerbe les divisions religieuses en Inde, avec des risques de violences intercommunautaires et une polarisation accrue de la société.

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