Tanweer fazals book historicizes this complex sociology of nationalism and the nation state from the vantage point of minorities and the discourse of minority rights as a historically conscious and comparative account of minority rights in india this book is a remarkably valuable intervention in the field. Nation state and minority rights in india comparative perspectives on muslim and sikh identities routledge contemporary south asia series tanweer fazal the blood laden birth pangs of the indian nation state undoubtedly had a bearing on the contentious issue of group rights for cultural minorities. This book compares and contrasts muslim and sikh communities in pre and post partition india mapping the evolving discourse on minority rights the author looks at the overlaps between the constitutional and the majoritarian discourse being articulated in the public sphere and poses questions about the guaranteeing of minority rights. Amazonin buy nation state and minority rights in india comparative perspectives on muslim and sikh identities routledge contemporary south asia series book online at best prices in india on amazonin read nation state and minority rights in india comparative perspectives on muslim and sikh identities routledge contemporary south asia series book reviews author details and more at . Nation state and minority rights in india comparative perspectives on muslim and sikh identities routledge contemporary south asia series fazal tanweer on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers nation state and minority rights in india comparative perspectives on muslim and sikh identities routledge contemporary south asia series