Walking Together

“Bhai, I’ve been reduced to a second-class citizen in my own country.” Ravin froze when he heard Muzaffar’s trembling voice over the phone. For a moment, words deserted him. Finally, he whispered: “If you’re a second-class citizen, then so am I. There is no difference between us. We grew up together—how can the law divide us?” “But the Citizenship Amendment Bill passed today has already created this difference,” Muzaffar said, his tone heavy. “No law that discriminates against Indians can survive,” Ravin insisted. “It will have to be struck down. And until it is—I’ll stand with you. Even if it