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India Cracks Down: Muslims Protest Government Crackdown Over 'Love for Prophet Muhammad' Remarks

Indian Muslims are condemning a government crackdown on their community after individuals were charged for allegedly saying 'I love Muhammad' in a public statement. The move has sparked widespread outrage among Muslim residents in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city.

India Cracks Down: Muslims Protest Government Crackdown Over 'Love for Prophet Muhammad' Remarks
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India's Muslim community has condemned a government crackdown after a man was charged with inciting hatred for saying he loves Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where an illuminated signboard appeared on September 4, sparking outrage among the local Muslim population. Critics argue that the move is part of a broader pattern of targeting Muslims under the Indian government's current regime. Several Muslim groups have taken to social media to express their solidarity with the accused man and condemn the alleged persecution.

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