In a nation that once proudly bore the mantle of secularism, a chilling shift is underway. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party losing its majority in recent national elections, the Hindu nationalist agenda continues to cast a dark shadow over India. The Indian Association for Protection of Civil Rights reports a surge in religious violence, with eight lynchings alone in June, compared to 21 for the entire year of 2023. This spike in attacks has left Indian Muslims, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, gripped by fear.