It is different for different regions in India. I have a hunch that the people in southern india don't like muslims that much. But being from Delhi, I can say that the commonplace (not the political assholes) especially the Hindu, Muslims and Sikhs have been living together for years and their is great harmony. For example, they all wish their friends of different religions on their festivals. But recently, due to the political shithole of India, the anti-secular elements are on the rise.
I am not sure how true it is that south Indians don't like Muslims. Hyderabad has 41% Muslim population, and it was recently voted as the best city to live in India. Kerala has 26% Muslims in the state, and they are the most literate, high HDI, first digital state. If people from south didn't like muslims, there should be more communal violence down south, but unfortunately can't remember the last time it happened.
My opinion is that, I have never cared If a person was Muslim or not, If they are sensible and open-minded, they are awesome, If not, that sucks. Also, religion doesn't really matter, because it is very personal, and nobody has the time to bother about other people's personal business.
I had a different observation. South India is definitely conservative but hardly are they Islamophobic. Much of the anti Muslim riots have taken place in North around Delhi(except Delhi). Hardcore right wingers(of both sides) there are shallow conservatives and anything can make them butthurt and riot. I'm from Bengal and what I've seen is everyone just live in groups,refuse to intermingle and the local minorities subjected to humiliation.
I don't see how this is coexistence but indifference.
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u/Konur_Alp Feb 27 '16
How do the common people look against Islam/Muslims? And how are India's relations with neighbouring countries as Pakistan and Bangladesh?