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Sensitive topics in India


Sensitive topics in India

  • Pakistan is a sensitive subject about which many Indians will have strong views. Take care when discussing the issue, and avoid getting into a conversation about the whole issue. It's fine to have a chat about your visit to Pakistan, the people, Indo-Pak cricket matches etc. But under no circumstances mention the political disputes with Pakistan or the Jammu and Kashmir Conflict - India has lost a 3% of it's territory to Pakistan, and the Indian government must support a large number of refugees that have been internally displaced by the ongoing conflict. Likewise, bitterness and hatred against Pakistanis run very high.
  • China is a very sensitive topic in the country as well. The territorial conflict between the two countries has led to disputes, and as in the case of Pakistan, territory has been lost. Likewise, bitterness and hatred against the Chinese runs high.
  • Avoid insulting or questioning religious beliefs.
  • Be cautious when discussing the caste system, since Western viewpoints on this topic are often antiquated or inadequate (or both). Recent changes in society have meant that in some urban areas, caste prejudice is non-existent.
  • Sri Lanka is also very sensitive subject in subcontinent, especially Tamil Nadu. Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed in 1991 by Sri Lanka-based rebel group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

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