Archive · 10 Dec 2025
VHP Sparks Debate on Minority Definition in India
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) had a meeting in New Delhi where they talked about who should be considered a religious minority in India.
They said the Constitution gives special rights to minorities but doesn't clearly define who they are.
The VHP wants the government to set clear rules for deciding who is a minority.
They suggested that a minority should be a group that has been persecuted or is behind in society.
They also said that Muslims and Christians don't fit these rules because they haven't been persecuted and are not behind in society.
The VHP wants to start a big discussion about this but isn't asking to immediately change anything.
This could start a lot of conversations in the government and among different groups.
The VHP called for a clear definition of 'religious minority' in India during their meeting in New Delhi.
The Constitution grants special privileges to religious minorities but does not define the term.
The VHP proposed two criteria for minority status: history of religious persecution or socioeconomic backwardness.
The VHP argued that Muslims and Christians do not fit these criteria and should not be considered minorities.
The VHP wants to start a national debate on the issue but is not demanding immediate changes.
- Who
- Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
- What
- Called for a clear definition of 'religious minority' in India
- When
- December 10, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address ambiguity in the Constitution regarding minority rights and privileges
- Organization
- Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
- Meeting Location
- New Delhi
- Meeting Duration
- Two-day
- Meeting Date
- December 10, 2025
- Current Minority Communities
- Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains
- VHP's Proposed Criteria
- History of religious persecution or socioeconomic backwardness
- Muslim Population in 2011
- Over 14%
- Muslim Population in 2025
- 18 to 20%
