Dismantling the myth of Muslim population boom in India

The discourse around India's Muslim population boom has been fueled by politicised statistics, instigating fears of Muslims outnumbering Hindus. Although Muslims show higher fertility rates, a nuanced analysis reveals a fast decline in this trend. Socio-economic factors, not solely religion, impact fertility rates. Reports indicate Muslim communities prioritising education and a better quality of life over larger families. Unequal healthcare access also influences fertility rates. Generalising superficial stats for political agendas misleads public perception, as declining fertility counters the myth of a Muslim population boom in India.

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