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Rijiju: India's Muslim Population to Match Indonesia's After Census

Published Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Updated May 10

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has made statements regarding India's demographic projections, suggesting that the country's Muslim population could eventually match that of Indonesia after the next census. He also discussed minority welfare and political achievements, reflecting the government's stance on these issues.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Parsi community's population in India stands at around 52,000 to 55,000.
  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that India's Muslim population could match Indonesia's after the upcoming census.

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  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The article reports statements from a Union Minister regarding demographic projections, minority welfare, and political achievements, reflecting an Indian government's perspective on these issues.

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