The death of 17-year-old Muslim teenager Nahel Merzouk at the hands of the French police in Paris on June 27 has triggered widespread violent protests across France. French far-right leaders are blaming immigrants, particularly Muslims, as the cause of the ongoing violence and for the wider problems faced by the white French population. Interestingly, the French far right has received backing of Hindutva supporters in India, with the latter’s social media accounts vocally supporting action and even violence against protesters. Long-standing questions of racism Merzouk, who allegedly attempted to drive away after being stopped by police for speeding, was reportedly...