Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come under fire for using the term ‘infiltrators’ in reference to Muslims during an election campaign speech. The comments have added to tensions at a time when Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is defending its majority in parliament. Modi’s opponents have accused him of trying to divide Indians with his statements, while some Muslim leaders have expressed dismay. The comments have also highlighted the history of religious tensions in India, where Hindus are in the majority but Muslims make up a significant minority.
