As hate spirals in India, Hindu extremists turn to Christian targets
Summary
Hindu extremist groups in India have been increasingly targeting Christians, alongside Muslims, alleging forced religious conversions with little evidence. Incidents of hate speech and violence against religious minorities have risen significantly, especially around Christmas, fueled by Hindu majoritarian rhetoric.Key Facts
- Hindu groups associated with the ruling BJP announced protests over alleged forced conversions by Christians in Raipur, India.
- Armed groups disrupted Christmas celebrations in Raipur, leading to arrests, though most were quickly released.
- A report by the India Hate Lab noted a 97% increase in hate speech events from 2023 to 2025 in India.
- The report counted 1,318 hate speech incidents in 2025, targeting mainly Muslims and Christians.
- Anti-Christian hate speech incidents rose by 41% from 2024 to 2025.
- Various Indian states reported incidents of intimidation and violence against Christmas celebrations by Hindu extremists.
- Christians are a small minority in India, constituting only 2.3% of the population.
- Hindu extremist ideology posits India as a Hindu nation, opposing the country's secular constitutional values.
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