India's Model for Tolerance Might Have the Answers

This unique tolerance between religions is a key feature of Lucknow, whose population today is 70% Hindu and almost 30% Muslim, with small Sikh and Christian communities comprising less than 1% (in comparison, India's national demographics are nearly 80% Hindu and 15% Muslim). In fact, Lucknow is one of India's only major cities that has not experienced any major problems between the two communities.

But although Lucknow can clearly teach India lessons in tolerance, there are signs that even this historical safe space is showing serious signs of strain.