India's minority commission lacks leaders, hindering its function

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in India is currently without a chairperson and several members following recent retirements, impacting its ability to function effectively. The NCM, designed to protect minority interests, has been without a chairperson since April 2025, and five members have retired since December 2024. The delay in appointments has also affected the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. Critics suggest the government's slow appointments indicate a lack of priority for minority welfare, especially amid rising hate speech and crimes. The government has not yet commented on the situation.