When we read Indian history books, especially the ones compiled by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), we get a perception that India has been a country where Hindus and Muslims have co-existed peacefully. But, when this doesn't match with what is happening on the ground today, we are confused. The historians, who wrote those books, then tell us that it is the rise of majoritarianism in India which is why the country is witnessing communal tensions. The onus is cleverly shifted to the majority community or Hindus. But, is this assessment of today's scenario in the country correct? Let's see.
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