Anti-Muslim hate is on the rise in India, and it's expected to get worse ahead of elections

There were 41 incidents of communal tension and violence in Maharashtra between January and October 2023, according to India Hate Lab, a Washington-based research group. The group is expecting a huge rise in hate speech events during India's upcoming general elections, which run April 19 to June 4.

Anti-Muslim hate is on the rise in India, and it's expected to get worse ahead of elections
A woman in a blue hijab with red and orange flowers. The background is blue.

There were 41 incidents of communal tension and violence in Maharashtra between January and October 2023, according to India Hate Lab, a Washington-based research group. The group is expecting a huge rise in hate speech events during India's upcoming general elections, which run April 19 to June 4.