Citizens for Justice and Peace
Suresh Chavhanke
A senior journalist on Sudarshan TV, a pro-Hindutva Hindi news channel, he hosted a show propagating hate against Muslims, backed by fake news–UPSC Jihad, Thook Jihad and such. He has a history of running anti-Muslim propaganda on his shows.
Timeline
April 06, 2025
At a Hindu Bhagwa rally organised on the occasion of Ram Navami, Suresh Chavhanke alleged that Faridabad is undergoing an “Islam-ification.” He claimed that he could provide the police with the addresses of mosques where, according to him, weapons are being stored. He declared that this country belongs to Ram, and that anyone who wishes to live here must do so at the mercy of Hindus. This happened in Faridabad, Haryana.
April 05, 2025
At a Jagran Sabha organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Suresh Chavhanke used slurs like “kathmulla,” labelled Muslims as “traitors,” and pushed the “Chhota Pakistan” narrative. He spread the conspiracy of “love jihad,” claimed Muslims target married Hindu women, and called them “filthy” and violent. He warned that Muslims are armed and storing weapons in mosques, and urged Hindus to arm themselves.
March 31, 2025
At a Hindu Jansabha event organized by Hindu Ekta Andolan, Suresh Chavhanke fearmongered about “Muslim infiltrators,” claiming a significant portion of the Muslim population consists of illegal immigrants. He demonized Muslims, claiming they have “four wives and forty children” while being funded by the government. He called for demolishing Aurangzeb’s grave, demanded “Bin Laden treatment” for his remains, and falsely claimed exhuming the grave was legal. He urged the audience to join his campaign to destroy the site, promoting historical revisionism and vigilante action.
March 30, 2025
At a Hindu New Year celebration, Suresh Chavhanke targeted Muslims, used anti-Muslim dog whistles, and spread conspiracies about education, governance, and demographics. He accused UPSC of favouring Muslims by including Urdu subjects and claimed many Muslims had “infiltrated” the civil services. Spreading the “Naukarshahi Jihad” conspiracy, he referred to Muslim students as “Jamia ke Jihadi.”
February 23, 2025
During a lecture at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Suresh Chavhanke criticized teachers for wearing “Isai dress,” claiming it negatively affects children's development. He fearmongered about religious conversions, pushed the “rice bag Christian” trope, and falsely claimed that all Muslims have “four children or more,” at times saying “most have ten to twelve.” This happened in Maharishi Vidya Mandir School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
February 20, 2025
At a special live program organized by Sudarshan News on his birthday, Suresh Chavhanke declared, “We have to throw out the ‘infiltrators,’ ‘traitors,’ and disloyal citizens.” This happened in Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
February 19, 2025
At the Shiv Jayanti event, Suresh Chavhanke claimed that all Muslims have three children while Hindus are not having enough. Using coded language, he implied that Muslims would “rule India in the future.” He pledged support for Hindu families who have a third or fourth child and fearmongered about ‘demographic change.’ This happened in Birla auditorium, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
December 29, 2024
At an event organized by Anand Swaroop Arya Saraswati Vidya Mandir School, Suresh Chavhanke claimed that if Hindus were not the majority, “little girls would be in burkas and democracy would cease to exist,” pushing for the declaration of India as a “Hindu Rashtra” while warning of an imminent “Islamic Rashtra.”
December 26, 2024
At a temple consecration ceremony, Suresh Chavhanke fear mongered about Hindu demographic decline, claiming Gujarat could soon become “Mullah’s Gujarat.” Chavhanke demonized Bangladeshi and Rohingya refugees, accusing them of resource theft and plotting “Ghazwa-e-Hind,” and called for the expulsion of “10 crore infiltrators” to boost India’s economy. He urged Hindus to arm themselves with swords, alleging Muslims possess bombs, and spread conspiracies of ‘love jihad’ and ‘land jihad.’
December 08, 2024
At the Veer Jiwaji Mahale Award ceremony, Suresh Chavhanke demonized Muslims, claiming their presence threatens India’s identity, and falsely alleged there are 100 million infiltrators in Maharashtra, including Bangladeshis, Rohingyas, and Afghans. He glorified the demolition of mosques, warning Hindus of a future under Islamic domination if they fail to act.
November 27, 2024
At the International Dharam Sansad for Liberation of Kashi & Mathura, Suresh Chavhanke, claimed that India has 10 crore "infiltrators" and suggested their removal would reduce the Muslim population by 25%. He also promoted the conspiracy of 'love jihad'. This happened in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
November 13, 2024
At a Shiv Prerna Yatra event, Suresh Chavhanke delivers a communal speech urging voters to support candidates who promise anti-‘love jihad’ laws and the expulsion of so-called infiltrators. He pits welfare schemes against the "extermination of jihadis" and fearmongers about 10 crore "Afghani, Pakistani, and Rohingya infiltrators," advocating for their removal through a "Janta NRC”. This happened in Akola, Maharashtra.
November 12, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke delivers a hate-filled speech targeting Muslims, fearmongering about “infiltrators,” advocating violence, and calling for anti-Muslim laws while promoting conspiracy theories such as ‘vote jihad” and ‘love jihad’. This happened in Borgaon Manju, Akola, Maharashtra.
November 11, 2024
At a Sakal Hindu Samaj event, Suresh Chavhanke claimed that Muslim candidates display images of historical figures like Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan, whom he derogatorily referred to as "Aurangayaa" and "Tipu Shaitan." He called for a swift "love jihad" law, urging the expulsion of “infiltrators” and advocating an approach inspired by Israel in dealing with enemies. This happened in Pathanpura, Mangrulpir, Maharashtra.
November 08, 2024
At a Janta NRC event, Suresh Chavhanke expressed anti-Muslim sentiment, claiming that symbols like the moon and star do not belong to Islam but to the Muslim League, associating the true Islamic flag with extremist organizations. He called for the removal of "infiltrators" to "save Maharashtra" and promoted a conspiracy theory of "vote jihad." This happened in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
October 17, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke made remarks about Yeola becoming “Nizam’s Raj.” He outlined plans for door-to-door checks, marking people by religion and identifying “doubtful” citizens. He claimed their efforts are hindered by “so called law enforcement”, and falsely claimed that there are 10 crore infiltrators in the country. This happened in Yeola, Maharashtra.
October 14, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke spread conspiracy theories about ‘love jihad’ and ‘land jihad’ at the inauguration of Sudarshan News’s Bihar bureau. Minister of Msme Jitan Ram Manjhi was also present at the event.
September 01, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke delivers anti-Muslim hate speech at the Vishwa Hindu Parishad-Bajrang Dal event by stating that "1 crore (10 million) Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Rohingyas and Afghan infiltrators are in Maharashtra who have one crore 37 lakhs acres of land. Will you let Mumbai go to Muslims? Will you let Maharashtra go to Muslims? Will you let the country go to Muslims?". This happened in Wadgaon Sheri, Pune, Maharashtra.
August 16, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke urged for an economic boycott of Muslims and called for the removal of what he described as “infiltrators” from the country. He further alleged that the population of Hindus in the state has significantly declined and justified the demolition of a mosque near Vishalgad, comparing it to actions taken by Shivaji as claimed by him. This happened in Sillod, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
August 14, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke calls for economic boycott of Muslims and an oath to remove Infiltrators from the country. ”Do you know how many Infiltrators we have here in India? 10 crore of them, Bangladeshi, Rohingya, Pakistani and Afghan. We have many Aurengzebs around us today, we have to fight them”. He further justified the demolition of Mosque near Vishalgad, claims Shivaji did the same to Mosques. He delivered this speech at Akhand Bharat Diwas.
July 11, 2024
Sudarshan News owner Suresh Chavhanke indulges in fear mongering to promote fear and hate towards Muslims.
May 16, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke peddles great replacement theory to promote fear and hate against Muslims. This happened in New Delhi.
April 09, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke delivers hate speech against Muslim in Ahmedabad. While promoting anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, he called for law for population growth of Muslims.
February 25, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke delivered a hate filled speech peddling anti-Muslim conspiracy theories at Yuva Hindu Pratisthan organized Hindu Hunkar Sabha. He falsely claims that there are 100 million Rohingya refugees and migrants from Bangladesh living in India. This happened in Khamgaon, Buldhana, Maharashtra.
February 11, 2024
At Sakal Hindu Samaj event, Suresh Chavhanke delivered hate speech using anti-Muslim slurs and calls for boycotting Muslim barbers. He also promoted conspiracy theories of Vayapar Jihad and Thook Jihad. This happened in Nashik, Maharashtra.
January 26, 2024
At Indian Republic Day event, Suresh Chavhanke peddles great replacement theory to target Muslims. This happened in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
January 21, 2024
Suresh Chavhanke calls for building temples by replacing 400,000 mosques. This happened in Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh.
December 28, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke equates Muslims with Ravan and uses various conspiracy theories to demonize Aurangabad’s Muslim community. Another local monk gave call to arms. This happened in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
November 29, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke indulges in anti-Muslim dog-whistling at Geeta Jeevan Geet event. This happened in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
November 13, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivered hate speech using dehumanizing language against Muslims and gave open calls to violence. This happened in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
November 10, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivers anti-Muslim hate speech and calls on Hindu men to marry Muslim women and convert them to Hinduism.
September 29, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke calls for building temples by replacing 400,000 mosques. Divya Prem Seva Mission organized the event. This happened in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
August 15, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke’s Sudarshan TV gives awards to militia leaders Monu Manesar and Bittu Bajrangi. Manesar is an accused in the murder of two Muslims, while Bajrangi is a suspect in orchestrating recent violence in Nuh district.
August 12, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke’s Sudarshan TV gives awards to militia leaders Monu Manesar and Bittu Bajrangi. Manesar is an accused in the murder of two Muslims, while Bajrangi is a suspect in orchestrating recent violence in Nuh district.
August 01, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke asks on national television whether 2002 Gujarat model be implemented in Haryana.
July 21, 2023
Sakal Hindu Samaj organised Hindu Hunkaar Sabha, where Suresh Chavhanke delivered an extremely hateful speech against Muslims and Islam. He targeted Muslim women, places of worship, and Muslim businesses and promoted the conspiracy of “spit jihad.” This happened in Kopargaon, Maharashtra.
July 17, 2023
At Dhirendra Shastri's event, Suresh Chavhanke delivers a communal speech targeting Muslim places of worship and called for turning India into a Hindu nation. This happened in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
July 10, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivers a communal speech targeting Muslims, demonizes Rohingya refugees, and peddles conspiracy theories to stoke fear. This happened in Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh.
July 07, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke organized an event where extremist monks delivered extremely hateful speeches against Muslims & their faith. Some speakers gave calls for extreme violence. “There is a need for kar seva against 250 mosques,” a monk said. This happened in Ujain, Madhya Pradesh.
July 07, 2023
Sakal Hindu Samaj organised Hindu Jan Akroash Morcha where Suresh Chavhanke demonised Muslims, sexualised Muslim women and called on them to marry Hindus. This happened in Sangamner, Maharashtra.
May 24, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivers another communal speech; calls on Hindus to keep swords. This happened in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
May 16, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivers communal speech targeting Muslims, used anti-Muslim slurs, challenged police and gave an open call to commit violence against non-Hindus. This happened in Shrirampur, Maharashtra.
May 02, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke made communal remarks and targeted minorities. He indulged in fear-mongering by raising the bogey of Muslim population growth and said they live off Hindu taxpayers' money. This happened in Loni, Ghaziabad, Delhi.
April 27, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivered a communal speech targeting Muslims, calls for turning India into a Hindu nation, and targets the judiciary at an event organized for Shankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati.
April 24, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke indulged in fear-mongering while peddling the conspiracy theory that Muslims will outnumber Hindus and calls for implementing a population control bill targeted explicitly at the Muslim community.
April 15, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke and Hindu monk Devkinandan Thakur call for repeating the Babri mosque demolition in Mathura and Kashi. “I don't believe in following the law,” Chavhanke said.
March 23, 2023
At Hindu Hunkar Sabha, Chavhanke delivers another hate speech targeting Muslims. This happened in Nashik, Maharashtra.
March 17, 2023
Suresh Chavhanke delivered a communal diatribe against Muslim women. In an interview, he pitched for converting 4 million Muslim women to Hinduism.
30, Jan 2023
Chavhanke indulges in hate speech again, encourages audience to take oath for “Hindu Rashtra”with him
Says the Supreme Court pressured the Delhi Police to initiate a FIR against him
30, Dec 2022
Editor-in-Chief of Sudarshan TV Suresh Chavhanke targets Christmas and Muslims
Claims Christmas of the 2% is being imposed on the 98%
07, Feb 2022
Hate Buster: Suresh Chavhanke spreads fake news about SRK at Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral
Social media schools him about blowing the air as a traditional act of bidding goodbye
19, Oct 2021
Hate watch: TN Police debunk Sudarshan TV’s communal ‘Fake News’
The channel had claimed that a student was beaten for wearing a ‘rudraksha’ mala
12, Sep 2020
Sudarshan TV airs ‘UPSC Jihad’ show
No 'proof', but theatrics and allegations aplenty!
09, Sep 2020
CJP moves NBSA against Sudarshan News
Files complaint against highly communal promotional trailer about 'UPSC Jihad'
28, Aug 2020
The real news behind Suresh Chavhanke’s fake news factory
CJP Hate Watch special story