15-Nov-2024 CJP urges Jharkhand Election Commission to take action against communal remarks by MP CM Mohan Yadav and BJP candidate Satyendra Tiwari CJP demands immediate action against the two BJP Leaders for electoral violations in Jharkhand, urges the State Election Commission to enforce accountability and safeguard democratic integrity
14-Nov-2024 Hate speech allegations on the campaign trail: CJP Files complaints with State EC against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Jharkhand remarks CJP highlights communal polarisation and violation of election laws, urging swift action from the State Election Commission to preserve social harmony during Jharkhand elections
13-Nov-2024 CJP files 3 MCC violation complaints with CEO Maharashtra against Suresh Chavhanke for hate speech Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) urges CEO Maharashtra to register FIR against Suresh Chavhanke for his multiple communal hate speeches in Karad (Satara), Ahmednagar and Pimpri-Chinchwad (Pune), including hate against Muslims and LGBTQ+ community and the harmful 'mini-Pakistan' label for Muslim-majority areas during the election period in Maharashtra
08-Nov-2024 CJP victory for monitoring media: Four biased broadcasts of TNN pulled down in significant accountability push! After four CJP complaints, NBDSA ordered the removal of contentious Times Now Navbharat shows, reinforcing ethical standards and fair reporting in Indian media; CJP had argued on the use of stigmatised language and intemperate broadcasting by the channel
02-Nov-2024 Mtra Elections: On CJP’s complaint on an MCC violation FIR has been registered against Kajal Hindustani for hate speech An FIR has been registered against serial hate offender Kajal Hindustani u/s 299, 302 and 353 of the BNS, 2023 for delivering anti-Muslim hate speech during at a right-wing event in Thane, event organiser also booked by the Thane Police; this follows a complaint lodged by CJP outlining violations of the MCC
30-Oct-2024 Bajrang Dal’s “Apna Tyohar” posters in MP, rank anti-constitutional & communal appeal to boycott Muslim business in Diwali In Madhya Pradesh, Bajrang Dal's billboards urge Hindus to shop exclusively within their community, echoing the communal slogan “Apna Tyohar, Apno se Vyavahar”
26-Oct-2024 CJP’s Stand Against Hate: complaint filed against India TV’s controversial show The host Saurav Sharma generalised the incidents of violence, attributing blame solely to Muslims and portrayed them as extremists and aggressors; this narrative emerged following a tragic event on October 13, when tensions during a Durga Puja immersion procession escalated into violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
24-Oct-2024 Suresh Chavhanke: The face of Hate Journalism Hate profile: Suresh Chavhanke, a persistent promoter of hate, Chavhanke is an archetypal example of how an electronic media channel, Sudarshan News has been an active vehicle to normalise hate, peddling anti-Muslim stereotypes and provoking aggression at right-wing gatherings
21-Oct-2024 A week of escalating persecution: Far-right Hindu groups target Christian gatherings in India Five incidents in one week reveal the growing threat to religious freedom as far-right groups and police target minority communities
19-Oct-2024 Bulldozer Justice: How Unlawful Demolitions are Targeting India’s Marginalised Communities Watch our detailed video on bulldozer justice and court interventions
14-Oct-2024 Navratri celebrations disrupted by targeted attacks on Muslim youth and artist In UP and MP, Muslim youth face assaults from right-wing groups, while a Muslim woman artist is barred from performing at a Garba event in Jhansi due to her faith
11-Oct-2024 How one of India’s serial offender delivers hate speeches seamlessly under BJP Rule Examining Yati Narsinghanand’s hate speech history and its threat to social harmony and safety for Muslims
08-Oct-2024 VHP leader attacks Muslim youth for attempting to enter Navratri event in UP Muslim youth assaulted by VHP, Bajrang Dal in Kanpur; right-wing groups ban non-Hindus from Garba in MP
13-Sep-2024 CJP files complaint against Times Now Navbharat for communal bias in their news segment on the arrest of singer Altaf Hussain in Assam The complaint highlights violations of journalistic ethics and NBDSA guidelines, calling for accountability and responsible media reporting.
04-Sep-2024 Assam CM’s call to expel ‘Miya Muslims’ incites violence against Bengali speaking Muslim labourers FIR against BJP leader for assault on Bengali speaking Muslims labourers; Assamese Muslim singer arrested over 'Miya Bihu' protest song
04-Sep-2024 Muslims in the new India: How one week showcases their escalating persecution Incidents of anti-Muslim hate speeches, communal violence and vandalism