Hate Speech

‘Free the Temple’, ‘Protect the Faith’, ‘Take Up Weapons’: How September’s festivals became stages for anti-Muslim hate

From contested places of worship to demographic fearmongering, a series of speeches used Hindu religious identity to construct Muslims as an existential threat and recast exclusion as religious defence

CJP Victory! NBDSA delivers order in favour of CJP, directs removal of impugned video aired by broadcaster

NBDSA held Times Now Navbharat of misleading audience with its show on ‘Madrassa Jihad’, violated Code of Ethics as show created an impression that ever madrassa is a breeding ground for terrorism and activities of similar nature

Delhi HC set aside trial court’s order for filing of FIR against VHP leader for allegedly delivering hate speech in 2019

Bench deems no incriminating evidence against Lok Kumar found, states petitioner, activist Harsh Mander, did not make any accusations against him in the police complaint

Maharashtra: Suresh Chavhanke stirs controversy of “Spit Jihad” again, targets Muslim businesses

Chavhanke targets Muslim businesses, Namaz, Madrassas, and Mosques in his inciting speech, perpetuates myths and promotes bigotry.

Hate speech by Suresh Chavhanke at god man Dhirendra Shashtri event

At a recent event at Greater Noida Chavhanke once again gives a communally charged speech

Hate speech, fear mongering at an event in the national capital

Hindutva organisation named Sarva Hindu Samaj organised an event in the national capital makes provocative speech in the national capital.

Assam CM Faces Backlash over Speech Targeting Bengali-Speaking Muslim Community

Opposition parties file complaints and demand judicial action against Assam CM

Assam CM criticised for divisive language, sparks outrage for remarks on ‘Miya’ Community

Himanta Biswas Sarma under fire for attempts at polarising the people of Assam

Rampant hate speeches in Solapur, anti-Muslim sentiments spread

Anti-Muslim attitudes abound, calls of violence raised, threats issued over the weekend

Controversial figures, including Suresh Chavhanke, incite discord at MP event with alleged disinformation, divisive rhetoric

Far right leaders seemingly threaten and endorse violence against Muslims and Christians a series of events in Madhya Pradesh.

Hate-speech deployed by right-wing groups demanding UCC, Population Control Bill

Rallies organised by Hindutva organisations use divisive rhetoric and conspiracy theories about Muslims and Christians

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