Sanjay Raut Flags ‘Contradiction’ in Treatment of Muslims in India and Abroad

Sanjay Raut Questions PM Modi Over ‘Brothers Abroad, Enemies Here’ Remark on Muslims

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has questioned what he described as a contradiction in the treatment of Muslims in India compared with Muslims in other countries.

Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Raut pointed out that the Prime Minister has visited mosques abroad and met Muslim leaders during his international visits. Referring to Modi’s reported use of expressions such as “my brother” for Muslim leaders, Raut asked why a similar approach of friendship and brotherhood should not extend to Muslims living in India.

 “Brothers abroad, enemies here. How can this work?” Raut said.

Raut’s comments come amid continuing political and social debates over the participation of Muslims in public and religious events in India. The issue has also featured in recent controversies surrounding Garba and Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra, with questions being raised over identity checks, participation and communal harmony.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s remarks have added another political dimension to the debate, highlighting the contrast between India’s diplomatic outreach to Muslim-majority countries and domestic discussions involving the country’s Muslim community.

The controversy has once again brought the broader question of religious harmony, equal treatment and inclusiveness into the political spotlight.