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India Erupts in Violence Over Mughal Tomb Controversy

1/14/2026

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Clashes in India on March 17, 2025 erupted over demands to remove the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
The India Hate Lab reported 1,318 hate speech incidents in 2025, including 1,164 in BJP-governed areas.
Rights groups say minority abuse has risen since Modi's 2014 election, citing discriminatory laws.
The BJP denies the allegations, asserting its policies benefit all communities.

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Story summary

Clashes in India on March 17, 2025 erupted over demands to remove the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
The India Hate Lab reported 1,318 hate speech incidents in 2025, including 1,164 in BJP-governed areas.
Rights groups say minority abuse has risen since Modi's 2014 election, citing discriminatory laws.
The BJP denies the allegations, asserting its policies benefit all communities.