# sarkari Muslim

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A Muslim who supports India, especially the BJP and Hindutva, at the expense of other Muslims, a Muslim Indian race traitor.
2. A Muslim who rejects some Islamic beliefs and norms, a liberal Muslim.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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