A recent report highlights the surge in religious violence and targeting of minorities, particularly Muslims, in India since the start of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new term. Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) losing its majority in the national elections, the Hindu nationalist agenda continues to fuel incidents of extremism. The Indian Association for Protection of Civil Rights recorded a significant increase in lynchings in June alone, with victims’ families and communities expressing fear and seeking justice. Peace activist Harsh Mander criticizes the BJP’s ideological core as inherently anti-Muslim and calls for greater solidarity and action from civil society and political entities to oppose this trend of violence.
- The BJP’s Hindu nationalist agenda is linked to a rise in religious extremism and violence against minorities.
- There has been a significant increase in lynchings, particularly targeting Muslims, with eight recorded incidents in June alone as compared to 21 in the entire year of 2023.
- Victims’ families and communities report living in fear, with incidents of violence deeply affecting their sense of security and peace.
- Police have arrested individuals in connection with the lynchings, but accusations and tensions remain high, with some defending the actions of the accused.
- Despite hopes that the BJP’s loss of a majority might lead to a reduction in violence, there has been no significant change in the party’s approach or reduction in incidents of violence.
- Peace activist Harsh Mander criticizes the BJP’s ideological stance against Muslims and calls for more robust opposition and solidarity from civil society and political parties to counter the trend of hate and violence.
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