Author wants to state that others dont let muslims come to mainstream. If average muslim wants to be in mainstream he or she can be. But like author decided to move into a muslim neighbourhood, why are others to blame for. India has give Muslim presidents, Muslims role models muslim cricketers, muslim ministers etc etc ... are they not "mainstream" Even hindus are discriminated and sidelined in name of religion, reservation etc ... my point is you are as much in mainstream as u want...
