India Hate Lab (IHL)

UCA News: Hate speech against minorities surges in India, says report

Hate speech in India targeting religious minorities — mainly Muslims and Christians — rose by 13 percent in 2025, a US-based think tank has said. The India Hate Lab (IHL) in a report released on Jan. 13 said it recorded a sharp surge in hate speech last year, documenting 1,318 verified incidents across the country. […]

NewsGram: 1,318 Hate Speech Events Across India in 2025: India Hate Lab Report Highlights Increase and Normalisation of Hate Speech Targeting Muslims and Christians

A recent report by India Hate Lab (IHL), an initiative tracking hate speech and hate crimes in India, documented at least 1,318 verified in-person hate speech events nationwide in 2025. The report highlighted “a new baseline of permissiveness for the public expression of hate.” India witnessed a further escalation in public hate speech targeting religious […]

Independent: 2025 set a new benchmark for hate speech in India amid tensions with Pakistan

Hate speech targeting religious minorities surged across India in the aftermath of the country’s border conflict with Pakistan last year, according to a new report by an American think tank. Researchers documented a sharp rise in rallies and speeches portraying Muslims as “internal enemies” in 2025, suggesting external security crises were utilised to justify attacks […]

Devdiscourse: Rise in Hate Speech Against Minorities in India Sparks Concern

A Washington-based group reported a 13% rise in hate speech against minorities in India in 2025, mainly in BJP-governed areas. India Hate Lab documented 1,318 events, highlighting increased incidents since Modi’s leadership. Controversies include discriminatory laws and the demolition of Muslim-owned properties. In India, hate speech targeting minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, has risen by […]