Indian author, translator and historian Rakhshanda Jalil attended the annual art and literature festival in Goa on 12 February 2026, where she spoke about the fear and despair experienced by Muslims in India. She described the festival as a rare platform for marginalized voices and said she felt compelled to discuss the pervasive fear that, in her view, is eroding the sense of existence among minorities.
Jalil explained that despite her education, social standing and professional success, she continues to live with a constant sense of fear that has turned into a lingering despair. She noted that many urban Muslims share this anxiety, choosing silence in political debates and avoiding public discussions, even on social media. According to her, poorer and less educated Muslims face even greater insecurity, often concealing their identity to avoid losing work or facing discrimination.
She also expressed concern for imams and assistant imams serving in Hindu-majority areas, questioning their safety. Jalil said that while her appearance sometimes shields her, her Muslim name could still expose her to danger in an increasingly tense environment.
ডেস্ক রিপোর্ট প্রকাশ : ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৩: ০০ ডেস্ক রিপোর্ট ভারতীয় লেখক, অনুবাদক ও ইতিহাসবিদ রাখশান্দা জলিল প্রতি বছর গয়ায় অনুষ্ঠিত শিল্প ও সাহিত্য উৎসবে যোগ দেন। চলতি বছর গত ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি অনুষ্ঠিত সাহিত্য উৎসবেও যোগ দেন তিনি। উৎসবটিতে তিনি যতবা
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