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POLITICSJul 10 · 13:05 UTCFRANCE 24The FRANCE 24 Observers

India's Hindu nationalists take 17th-century king as new anti-Muslim symbol

Statues of 17th-century king Shivaji have been erected by Hindu nationalist groups in India, who see him as a symbol of Hindu defense against Muslims. The campaign reflects growing intolerance toward Muslim and Christian minorities since the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power 12 years ago.

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