64 Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Incidents in 10 Days; Delhi University Syllabus Sparks Row Over Kashmir, Minority Stress
A report by India Hate Lab reveals 64 anti-Muslim hate speech incidents across nine states and Jammu & Kashmir between April 22 and May 2, with Maharashtra (17 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (13) topping the list, Muslim Mirror reported. Hindutva groups like Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad organized rallies and social media campaigns, using slurs like “green snakes” and “mad dogs” to incite violence. BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar allegedly urged economic boycotts and armed action against Muslims at one event.
Meanwhile, Delhi University’s psychology syllabus revision sparked controversy after a standing committee proposed removing chapters on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Kashmir (“resolved,” per committee chair Shri Prakash Singh), and Minority Stress Theory. The chair advocated replacing them with Hindu texts like the Mahabharata to teach “peace psychology.” Faculty members, including Dr. Monami Sinha, opposed the move, stressing the importance of studying marginalization and social media’s psychological impact. The debate raises concerns over academic freedom and saffronization under the National Education Policy.
The twin developments highlight escalating communal tensions and ideological battles in education. While hate speech targets minorities, institutional efforts to erase contentious topics face resistance from academics defending inclusive curricula. Authorities have yet to respond to the hate speech report or syllabus objections.
