The BBC's recent coverage of the Haji Malang Dargah controversy, echoed by Pakistani media, is a glaring example of misleading reportage. By conveniently timing their story just after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, they attempted to perpetuate the narrative of Muslims living in fear in India under a Hindutva regime. Their portrayal of Hindu worshippers at the dargah as "hardliners" and insinuating clashes with Muslims is baseless and undermines the long-standing harmony between Hindus and Muslims at the site. Moreover, the BBC's failure to include perspectives from the Hindu Brahmin family managing the dargah further highlights their biased reporting. Pakistani media, like GEO TV, eagerly latched onto this narrative, spreading misinformation that the dargah issue resurfaced due to the Ram Mandir inauguration, ignoring its long history predating the event. The controversy surrounding the Haji Malang Dargah is complex, rooted in historical claims and political agendas, and deserves a more nuanced and accurate portrayal than what has been presented by the BBC and echoed by Pakistani outlets.
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