How An Indian Stand Up Comic Found Himself Arrested for a Joke He Didn't Tell
"Munawar Iqbal Faruqui was the face of the Indian dream. An example of how an individual’s economic circumstances and religion need never stand in the way of his ambition and skill."
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This doesn't look good. And I reckon there is, sadly, a good chance of a kickback from the Muslim community in the long run once they feel there is no defence for them whatsoever. This could easily involve significant violence as this is one of many incidents, and appears systemic, since the BJP/Modi have taken power. If that happens, which I hope it doesn't but I can't see the BJP changing course, I hope it doesn't spread here as well.