As hate spirals in India, Hindu extremists turn to Christian targets

Al JazeeraCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Kunal PurohitJanuary 14, 2026 at 06:03 AM

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In India, hate speech and violence, primarily organized by Hindu majoritarian groups including the governing BJP, have escalated, increasingly targeting Christians alongside Muslims. A report by India Hate Lab found 1,318 hate speech events in 2025, a 97% increase since 2023. Anti-Christian rhetoric specifically rose by 41% from 2024 to 2025. This rise was evident during Christmas 2025, with Hindu hardline groups disrupting celebrations and vandalizing property in cities like Raipur, where arrests were made but suspects were quickly released and celebrated. The incidents occurred across multiple states, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. While Prime Minister Modi visited a Catholic church on Christmas, he did not condemn the violence.

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Kerala 30% Mumbai 30% Assam 30% Madhya Pradesh 30% Washington, DC 40% New Delhi 40% Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) 50% India Hate Lab 60% Raipur ×260% Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ×280% Narendra Modi ×390% India ×4100%

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india 100% religious violence 90% hate speech 80% hindu majoritarianism 80% christian minority 70% narendra modi 60% muslims 60% bharatiya janata party 50% religious conversions 50%

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