Ayodhya Muslims Face Anxiety as Ram Temple Inauguration Nears

As India prepares for the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Muslims in the town express grief and anxiety, fearing a repeat of the religious violence that erupted over 30 years ago when the Babri Masjid was destroyed. Many feel marginalized under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and worry about the emboldened Hindu nationalist sentiment. The event symbolizes the blurred line between state and religion, with concerns of further marginalization of Muslims in India.