This paper explores issues of identity, communal violence, and cultural conflict in Taslima Nasrin?s novel Lajja, set against the backdrop of the demolition of the Babri Masjid and its repercussions in Bangladesh. It examines the persecution of the Hindu minority, the rise of religious extremism, and the impact of communal riots on personal and national identity. Through the portrayal of the Dutta family, the study highlights the destruction caused by fanaticism, the exploitation of women, and the erosion of human values, while advocating secular humanism, tolerance, and humanitarian ideals over religious hatred.
Research Scholar, Department of English, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
