sarkari Muslim

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Etymology

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The usage of sarkari as a negative term originated from Khalistani supporters who condemned Sikhs who supported the government of India. It was later adopted by Muslim activists and nationalists within India.

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sarkari Muslim (plural sarkari Muslims)

  1. (India, derogatory, slang, ethnic slur) A Muslim who supports India, especially the BJP and Hindutva, at the expense of other Muslims, a Muslim Indian race traitor.
  2. (India, derogatory, slang, politics, religious slur) A Muslim who rejects some Islamic beliefs and norms, a liberal Muslim.

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