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Censorship and the Drumbeats of Hate: Mapping the state of free speech ahead of the 2026 polls
A new report by Free Speech Collective traces five years of censorship, criminalisation of dissent, and the rise of hate-driven political discourse across Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry—raising urgent questions about the conditions for free and fair elections
CJP calls for electoral action against BJP leader’s hate speech at Rohini Chetna event
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Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) filed a complaint with CEO, Delhi, R. Alice Vaz, against BJP leader Nazia Elahi Khan for delivering a hate-filled speech on January 5, 2025, in Rohini. Khan’s remarks, including “Tell them (Muslims) to get education, they will not! Tell them to create terror, they will do it immediately,” incited communal hatred against Muslims, violated the MCC and threatened the integrity of the Delhi Assembly elections – 2025
Communal Campaign: CJP approached CEO, Delhi against the MCC violation and hate speech by BJP Councillor
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CJP files a formal complaint before CEO Delhi against BJP’s Ravinder Negi for his anti-Muslim speech and campaign for violating the Model Code of Conduct. He is Accused of stoking fear and communal hatred to manipulate votes in Delhi Assembly Elections – 2025, said “I am a Sanatani Hindu, and it is my duty to protect every Hindu,” CJP pleads that he is fuelling communal polarization, portraying the protection of Hindu interests as an exclusive duty, and implicitly positioning Muslims as a threat
Shadows on Karnataka’s Coast: Report provides the communal flashpoints that defined the region in 2024
Documenting the rise of communal incidents in Karnataka's coastal districts, a report compiled by Suresh Bhat B. highlights incidents and patterns of hate speech, vigilantism, and moral policing in 2024
Shaurya Yatras: Orchestrated mobilisation of hatred
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With police approvals and political backing, these hate-filled processions continued throughout December, threatening India’s secular soul; 9 rallies in UP, 6 in MP, 3 in Uttarakhand and one each in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Goa, Rajasthan and Maharashtra
From God’s Own Country to a Hindutva Target: Kerala’s Model of Harmony Faces Persistent Threats
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Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s controversial statement targeting Kerala reflects Hindutva’s discomfort with the state’s inclusive progress, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and citizens alike.
Hate transcending the boundaries: Whither dictates by Supreme Leaders
After RSS was formed it went on creating many...
Hate speech and calls for violence at Yati Narsinghanand’s Mahayagya event– A push for a Hindu Rashtra amidst dog whistling against Muslims
Pursuant to denial of permission for Dharam Sansad, Yati Narasinghanand and other right-wing figures incite religious intolerance with calls for armed defence at another event, while legal authorities and courts struggle to address the growing menace of communal rhetoric.
CJI Khanna apprises full court of SC on Collegium meeting with Justice Yadav
The Supreme Court Collegium of the top five judges, headed by CJI Khanna, had met Justice Yadav Tuesday following his remarks stigmatising and slurring Muslims at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on December 8; the reportage of his speech had led to an uproar with the Opposition moving for impeachment of the Judge in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Fierce backlash grows against Yati Narsinghanand’s Dharam Sansad as fears of incitement to violence escalate; plea moved in SC
With the controversial event set to take place in December, widespread opposition from civil society, legal experts, and political leaders intensifies, calling for immediate intervention to prevent hate-fuelled unrest.
Impeach the Judge, INDIA bloc set to move impeachment motion against HC judge who made communal hate-speeches
The impeachment notice, which under law requires 50 Rajya Sabha members to sign has saw far received 36 endorsements; senior counsel and former Congressman Kapil Sibal tabled the motion that is likely to be moved as early as Thursday, December 12
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