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Rijiju says India Muslim population could match Indonesia after census
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
The minister claims the gap will close after counting
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said India’s upcoming census is expected to show the Muslim population at a level comparable to Indonesia’s. He stressed the value of knowing community numbers while underlining that every person, irrespective of community size, remains Indian. The remarks point to a potential demographic shift and a message on national unity.
- Kiren Rijiju expects Muslim population numbers to match Indonesia
- He tied the claim to the upcoming census
- Rijiju urged recognition of community counts without division
- His statement reinforced national unity across communities
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