Al Jazeera Discovers Christian Persecution, Skips US Silence on Modi
While Al Jazeera rightly highlights the 'spiraling hate' against Christians in India, the context often conveniently omitted by mainstream Western outlets is the consistent, almost unwavering, support for Prime Minister Modi's government despite its well-documented human rights abuses against minorities. For years, the narrative in Washington and European capitals focused on India's economic
potential and its role as a counterweight to China, effectively whitewashing the rise of Hindu nationalism (Hindutva). This isn't a new phenomenon; targeting Muslims has been a core tenet of Modi's BJP since its inception. One might wonder if the US State Department's condemnation of such violence somehow loses its urgency when economic partnerships are on the table, or when a strongman leader
offers convenient geopolitical leverage. The silence from many Western leaders, particularly during Modi's high-profile visits and photo ops, suggests a selective outrage that only sparks into action when the targeted minority isn't deemed geopolitically inconvenient. (Remember when India bought Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine, and suddenly human rights concerns took a backseat?) The
rise of anti-Christian violence isn't a surprise; it's a logical, if horrific, progression when hate speech is normalized and often state-backed.