Union minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Muslim population in India is likely to be nearly equal to that of Indonesia following the upcoming Census. He noted that the last Census was conducted in 2011, and the anticipated growth in population since then could lead to this outcome. Rijiju also expressed concern over the declining numbers of the Parsi community, which is estimated to be around 52,000 to 55,000 individuals in India. He emphasized that all citizens are equal before the Constitution, countering claims that minorities face threats, which he attributed to political organizations attempting to instill fear among Muslims and Christians. Additionally, Rijiju commented on the recent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in West Bengal, describing it as a crucial development for national security due to the state's proximity to Bangladesh and issues related to illegal migration. He criticized the previous state government for not implementing certain central schemes and assured that the current Union government would ensure their execution.