Instances of hate speech against minorities jumped 74% in India in 2024, peaking during the country's national elections, according to a new report.

The most populous nation in the world, India, experienced an alarming rise in hate speech during 2024.According to CNN, a new report by a Washington-based research group revealed that the religious minorities of India face

India’s religious minorities have faced a “staggering” rise in hate speech over the past year, including from top leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report released Monday.

By Hera Rizwan Instances of hate speech against minorities in India such as Muslims increased 74% in 2024, a Washington-based research group said on Monday, with incidents ballooning around last year's national elections.