New Delhi – The ongoing protests against the Iranian Government are giving fresh momentum to the ‘Ex-Muslim’ movement in India. Individuals associated with the movement say they see strong similarities between the present situation in Iran and social conditions in India.
According to them, the protests in Iran, which began over inflation and economic distress, have gradually taken an anti-Islamic turn. Many Iranians are now linking their cultural identity with their original Parsi roots. In India, former Muslims involved in the movement draw a parallel by linking their original identity to Sanatan Dharma.
Expression differs in Iran and India
Those associated with the movement say that in Iran, aversion to Islam is being expressed openly on the streets, whereas in India, the trend is largely visible on digital platforms. Social media platforms such as X, YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp are playing a major role in spreading these views.
They also say that fear of legal and social consequences prevents many people in India from speaking openly against Islam. However, in recent times, some former Muslims have begun to express their views more boldly on public platforms.
Leaders of the movement state that it began in Kerala about 25 years ago and has now gained momentum in North India. According to them, the movement is expanding rapidly, with people leaving Islam either individually or along with their families.
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