Children of a lesser god
In India and in Pakistan, being a minority often comes with guaranteed marginalisation
KARACHI:
On the busiest street of old Karachi, between small houses and littered garbage, there rests a large and imposing black iron gate. The gate, not only solely exists for the protection of the hundreds of residents dwelling inside, but it also symbolises a great big divide between the minority and majority of this city. It represents the fears and anxieties of the Hindus, Sikhs and Christians of the city who know that they are not completely safe here. The Narain Pura minority compound commonly known as ‘Bhangi Para’ - where the majority is always reluctant to enter - in reality is the worst expression of ordeal faced by the minority living in this country. The area that predates partition, is located next to Civil Hospital Karachi.