Assam, India | September 10, 2025
A Muslim mechanical engineer in Assam has reportedly been denied employment after disclosing his religious identity during a recruitment process, raising concerns over workplace discrimination despite constitutional guarantees of equality.
According to accounts from the candidate, the job application initially progressed smoothly until he revealed his religion, after which the opportunity was withdrawn without formal explanation. The incident has sparked conversations about the subtle but persistent forms of bias faced by minority communities in India’s job market.
Civil rights advocates have condemned the development, stressing that such discrimination contravenes the Indian Constitution’s provisions on equality and non-discrimination in employment. They further called for stricter enforcement of anti-bias policies and the establishment of transparent hiring processes across both public and private sectors.
Local community groups have urged the Assam government to investigate the matter, warning that unchecked workplace exclusion could deepen social divides and hinder efforts toward inclusive growth.