The Toronto Star claims that many Indian Muslims were originally low caste Untouchables who changed religions in order to get out of the caste system.

The origins of these ex-Untouchables, however, are apparently still remembered and despised so that Indian Muslims sometimes pretend to be Hindus in order to escape prejudice.

"Basu, who is a Hindu, also said discrimination has been "institutionalized," with many Muslims being denied employment in government and private-sector offices where 90 to 95 per cent jobs are held by Hindus. "

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