Former bureaucrats urge PM Modi to address rising communal tensions in India

A group of retired bureaucrats has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to hold an interfaith meeting to address rising communal tensions in India. They expressed concerns about strained relations between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians over the past decade. The letter highlights incidents of discrimination against Muslims, including calls to boycott their businesses and demolish their homes. The bureaucrats noted that recent tensions, particularly around a mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh, are unprecedented and require government intervention. They urged Modi to reassure minority communities of the government's commitment to communal harmony and adherence to the law. The Bharatiya Janata Party has not yet responded to the letter.