Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 74% in 2024, research group says

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After the fall of Sheikh Hasina in August, there was a wave of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. However, many attacks were less religious than politically motivated. Hindus now complain that India is slaughtering the subject for its own interests.

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‘74% Rise in Hate Speech in 2024, BJP and its Allies Behind Most’: Report

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh accounted for 47% of all hate speech events across the country last year.

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India Hate Lab: Anti-minority hate speech up 74% in 2024, says report

Hate speech against minorities, especially Muslims, peaked during the national election, the report says.

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World’s most populous nation saw a ‘staggering’ rise in hate speech last year, report says

India’s religious minorities have faced a “staggering” rise in hate speech over the past year, including from top leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report released Monday.

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Alarming rise in anti-Muslim hate speech across India

Surge “deeply intertwined with ideological ambitions of ruling BJP, broader Hindu nationalist movement", US-based think tank says.

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Anti-Muslim hate speech surged in India's election year, led by Modi

At rallies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' and claimed the main opposition party would redistribute the nation's wealth to them if it won.