Hate Speech

Hate Has No Place in Elections: CJP moves State EC against BJP MP Ashwini Choubey’s communal speech

In Bhagalpur’s Pirpainti, the senior BJP leader urged “Muslim brothers” to reduce their population and referred to “infiltrators,” breaching the Model Code of Conduct and constitutional values

Muslims continue to feature as main characters in hate speech

In recent weeks, Hindutva leaders like Pravin Togadia and Lata Singh Thakur engage in fear-mongering, with Muslims being the object of hate and suspicion.

Hate speeches at events across north India, calls for violence against minorities

From the CM of Assam, to unnamed Hindutva leaders, antagonistic speeches against religious minorities seems to be the fillip for these events

Poll bound states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh see hate speeches by BJP leaders prior to elections

Days leading to assembly elections see BJP leaders indulging in speeches targeting Muslim community, aims to gain votes by placing the communal card ride high

Notorious hate speech offender T Raja Singh has another case filed against him

A new case has been registered against T Raja Singh, BJP’s notorious hate speech offender and third time candidate from Hyderabad’s Goshamahal constituency. Citizens for Justice and Peace has recently lodged 2 complaints on account of him violating Model Codes of Conduct this year. The ECI has responded to the complaints on November 18 and has stated that it is taking the appropriate action required.

BJP MLA T Raja Singh delivers hate speech during election rally, CJP approaches Election Commission again!

Singh made anti-Muslim statements, targeted the opposition leader by promoting stereotypes against Muslims and issued threats against those planning to vote against him

Unveiling the diverse impact of Hate Speech: From elections to escalating violence

Sabrang India does a dive into how cases of hate speech are occurring across the country, in poll-bound and non-polling states. Are there histories of violence that hate speech supplements? Have a look to find out.

Trend of divisive politics continues, 3 hate speeches by Assam CM in poll bound states

Recent documented hate speeches include calls for declaring India a Hindu nation, destruction of mosques, curbing Muslim population and conspiracy theories disparaging Muslims

CJP urges action against violation of post bail conditions by Bittu Bajrangi, files complaint with Nuh Police

The Nuh Sessions Court had asked Bittu Bajrangi to not make any public statement, especially on social media, while granting him bail; two incidents of Bajrangi indulging in hate speech and moral police surfaced on social media

Bittu Bajrangi indulges in moral policing, delivers hate speech, violates bail conditions

The Nuh Sessions Court had asked him to not make any public statements, especially on social media, while granting him bail

Madhya Pradesh: Hate speeches mar the state election campaigns

In the forthcoming state assembly elections on November 17, the ruling party indulges in hate-filled and divisive speech

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