Hate Speech

Religious hate finds a stage at Dehradun Press Club, event on “how to save women from jihadis” organised

Incendiary calls for arming Hindus and vilifying Muslims echo from a press club stage, Yati Ramswaroopanand Giri brazenly urged Hindus to arm themselves to "protect the women in their families"

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for “communal” speech

The Election Commission has, in response to a complaint by Congress, issued a notice to the Assam CM for his comments against a Muslim minister during a speech in Chattisgarh. The CM, in his defence, has said that there was nothing inciteful in his comments.

Hate Offender: BJP state VP, Vikram Pawaskar uses abuse and intimidation against Satara’s Muslims, wants “Hindu Rashtra”

Accused of organising and stoking violence against Muslims in Satara (August-September 2023), SabrangIndia tracked down BJP’s Vikram Pawaskar. On September 15, as communal conflict was stoked over controversial social media posts in the western Maharashtra town, widespread destruction of minority property, the death of one Muslim man, with several others being injured resulted. Our investigation unearthed a previous history of hate speech that are attributable to this party functionary

Telangana Hate Crimes: a closer look as Election Day approaches 

Minorities in Telangana face threats, attacks, hate speech over the year as electoral campaigns by various parties continue. The report, brought together by Citizen for Justice and Peace's Nafrat Ka Naqsha, highlights the hate that has been spreading throughout the state. 

CJP moves central and state election commission against BJP MLA T. Raja Singh’s conduct

T. Raja Singh, BJP’s electoral candidate from Ghoshamahal constituency of Hyderabad, wrote letters and gave speeches urging non-inclusion of non-Hindus in Garba events, promoted discrimination based on religion and encouraged violence

BJP lifts suspension on T. Raja Singh, a frequent hate offender, gives him a ticket: Telangana

T Raja Singh, “suspended” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for his vitriolic comments on Prophet Muhammed last year, has not only been re-instated on the eve of the state polls in Telangana but given a ticket to contest; news of Singh issuing letters with some exclusivist content around ongoing Garba events meanwhile have also surfaced; this article traces the hate-filled track record of this BJP candidate from Telangana

Karnataka seer booked by police once again for anti-Muslim hate speech

Siddalinga Swami of Andola Mutt has a history of facing legal troubles for alleged incidents of hate speech, with this incident being the second time this year.

Hate Speeches on the rise in UP and Uttarakhand

From the CM to small events by the VHP and Bajrang Dal, the Sangh Parivar's nexus that is polarising India through hate speech continues its venomous assault against the nation's social fabric.

Indian elected officials and hate speech: ADR Report

An ADR Report analyses in detail the nationwide offences of hate speech and co-relates this to the offending elected officials, be it members of parliament (MPs) or members of the state legislative assemblies (MLAs)

Hate Speech: T Raja Singh attempts to incite hate in Rajasthan

A repeat offender, T Raja Singh continues to deliver hate speeches with impunity in Rajasthan while law enforcers and social media companies look away.

India’s Struggle for Social Harmony: Challenges Amidst Surge in Hate Speech

BJP leaders' divisive rhetoric sparks concerns over India's interfaith relations and democracy.

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