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