India witnessed 84% rise in communal riots in 2024: Report

A report highlighted the use of religious celebrations to incite communal tensions and political mobilization, with a rise in communal riots attributed to the 2024 elections and hate speeches. Communal riots in 2024 were fueled by a sense of communal consciousness, triggered by aggressive rallies during festivals and disputes over places of worship, resulting in 59 incidents of violence and 13 cases of mob lynching, primarily targeting Muslims. The report also noted that 10 lives were lost in riots over contested places of worship, mainly mosques and dargahs, with cow vigilantism and interfaith relationships being common reasons for mob lynching.

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