As more than 200 million Muslims across India are eagerly awaiting the results of the general elections in India, PM Narendra Modi and his rivals have heated up their campaigns, focusing on contentious issues like religious discrimination, Muslim minorities, and taxation.

India, under the leadership of its Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken an additional step towards consolidating Hindu nationalism in the country by declaring its intention to change the country's name to "Bharat."

Despite New Delhi's need to improve its image ahead of hosting the G20 summit next September — which includes three Islamic countries — Indian authorities and Hindu extremists are launching a major suppressive campaign against Muslims.

The proposed Uniform Civil Code Law in India has sparked controversy due to its potential conflict with Sharia and its impact on the Muslim community's identity and history.

Muslims achieved a significant victory when they supported the Indian National Congress Party and defeated the ruling extremist party (BJP) in Karnataka, southern India, with a landslide defeat.