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A Muslim man prays inside Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, on April 5, 2024. — Reuters
A recent report by the India Hate Lab (IHL) has revealed that 64 instances of in-person hate speech were recorded in nine Indian states and the region of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) from April 22 to May 2. Maharashtra reported the highest number of incidents, according to The News and various Indian media outlets.
These events took place following the Pahalgam attack and are characterized as part of a coordinated nationwide effort to promote hate and intimidation against Muslims, primarily driven by Hindu far-right organizations.
The IHL report highlighted that a majority of these rallies were organized by Hindu nationalist groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad (AHP), Rashtriya Bajrang Dal (RBD), Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Sakal Hindu Samaj, Hindu Rashtra Sena, and Hindu Raksha Dal.
“Such groups are taking advantage of the tragedy to escalate communal tensions and encourage calls for violence, social exclusion, and economic boycotts,” the report stated.
Maharashtra topped the list with 17 incidents, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 13, and Uttarakhand, Haryana, and others with varying numbers.
The report noted that speakers at these rallies often used dehumanizing terms for Muslims, likening them to “green snakes”, “insects,” and “mad dogs.” Many speakers also incited violence and threatened to remove Muslims from their communities.
Between April 23 and 29, there were several instances of hate speech across states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Right-wing figures like BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar and members of Hindu nationalist organizations employed derogatory language against Muslims, called for their economic and social isolation, and incited violence, urging Hindus to arm themselves.
At various rallies, there were threats to expel Muslims, along with conspiracy theories linking them to Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The report indicates that this wave of hate speech has been followed by a concerning rise in hate crimes against Muslims, notably Kashmiris. It cites incidents such as assaults on Muslim street vendors in Haryana, attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers, threats from BJP leaders, and a brutal axe attack against a Muslim man in Uttar Pradesh, where the attacker reportedly exclaimed, “Twenty-six were killed; twenty-six of yours will die too.”
IHL researchers observed that most of these in-person hate speech events were either live-streamed or recorded and shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), significantly amplifying their influence and enabling millions to view this content.
“The swift spread of this material underscores the dangerous link between online hate and real-world violence,” they concluded.
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