sarkari Muslim

English

Etymology

The usage of sarkari as a negative term originated from Khalistani supporters who condemned Sikhs who supported the government of India. It was later adopted by Muslim activists and nationalists within India.

Noun

sarkari Muslim (plural sarkari Muslims)

1. (India, derogatory, slang, ethnic slur) A Muslim who supports India, especially the BJP and Hindutva, at the expense of other Muslims, a Muslim Indian race traitor.
2. (India, derogatory, slang, politics, religious slur) A Muslim who rejects some Islamic beliefs and norms, a liberal Muslim.

Synonyms

• sarkari Mussalman, libbu, bhakt

Hypernyms

• traitor, race traitor

Coordinate terms

• raita, Jaichand
• Shahbagi (equivalent term in Bangladesh used for liberals and opponents of Islam)