Anti-Muslim hate speech surges in India led by Modi

Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 74% in 2024, research group says
Instances of hate speech against minorities in India such as Muslims increased 74% in 2024, a Washington-based research group said on Monday, with incidents ballooning around last year's national elections.
Hate speech against minorities surges in India: report
Hate speech in India targeting the country's religious minorities saw a "staggering" surge in 2024, a US-based think tank said on Feb. 10. The alarming rise was "deeply intertwined with the ideological ambitions of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the broader Hindu nationalist movement," the India Hate Lab (IHL) said in a report.
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.
India sees 74.4% surge in hate speech in 2024, BJP leaders among key offenders: Report
India witnessed an alarming 74.4% increase in hate speech incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, with political leaders, especially from the ruling Bharatiya Janat
Report: Anti-Muslim hate speech surges in India led by Modi
Hate speech in India targeting the country's religious minorities saw a "staggering" surge in 2024, a US-based think tank said yesterday. The alarming rise was "deeply intertwined with the ideological ambitions of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the broader
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.
74% rise in anti-minority hate speech in India in 2024: Study
Research group India Hate Lab found that six of the 10 most frequent purveyors of hate speech were politicians, led by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath.
Hate speech against religious minorities in India soared by 75% in 2024
Hate speech against religious minorities in India soared by 75% in 2024 - States ruled by Narendra Modi’s BJP accounted for majority of recorded incidents
World’s most populous nation saw a ‘staggering’ rise in hate speech last year, report says
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