Uncover the complex aftermath of India’s economic liberalization for Indian Muslims. Maidul Islam’s rigorous analysis probes how decades of reforms have impacted a community historically denied economic progress. The book critically examines the shift in political discourse, revealing how backwardness, prejudice, and social exclusion are often obscured by identity politics. Essential reading for understanding contemporary India, it meticulously links socio-economic realities, marginalization, and the evolution of modern Muslim identity, advocating for a deeper democracy.