Hate Speech Events in India Report
This mindmap outlines the findings and methodology of the “Hate Speech Events in India” report, focusing on the targeted anti-Muslim hate speech documented in the first half of 2023. The report, compiled by Hindutva Watch in collaboration with India Hate Lab, utilized social media tracking, data scraping, and journalistic research to verify over 255 incidents. The majority of these incidents occurred in BJP-ruled states, with significant concentrations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The report categorizes the hate speech events by the organizations involved, including those affiliated with the BJP and the broader Sangh Parivar, and identifies the spread of various conspiracy theories as a common theme. The report emphasizes the role of the political climate and upcoming elections in exacerbating the situation, noting a deliberate effort to disseminate anti-Muslim sentiments in states with fragile electoral support.
