Topic: Hate speech

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Bijoy Malakar allegedly threatened voters in Assam’s Karimganj district to support the Hindutva party or face demolition by bulldozers.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated on Wednesday that funding for state development initiatives will be provided if the voters select the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, PTI reported.

Meta’s London headquarters was stormed by activists of Indian origin, in protest against its complicity in spreading and profiting from hate-inciting Facebook posts and misinformation ahead of the 2024 Indian general election that starts on Friday.

A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the model code of conduct by allegedly seeking votes in the name of "God and place of worship.”

Joining the hate campaign of Hindutva social media handles against opposition leaders for allegedly posting pictures or videos of them consuming non-vegetarian food to ‘hurt Hindu sentiments’ during the period of Chaitra Navratri, which falls between April 9 and April 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition leaders of ‘disrespecting’ Hindu sentiments by consuming meat during the month of Sawan.

Actor Kangana Ranaut has figured on the latest candidates' list of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 37-year-old actor, a vocal supporter of the BJP, will be contesting from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi - her hometown.