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India: Spreading Hate

Since the rise to power of Hindu nationalists in 2014, India has been gradually moving away from democracy towards a regime where ethnic identity prevails. This transition is driven by Hindutva, a Hindu supremacist ideology embodied by Narendra Modi. For the past 10 years, Prime Minister Modi has relentlessly pursued his fascist policy based on Hindu supremacy. This ideology of hatred towards other religions in the country, particularly Islam, has also spread globally. Those who follow this belief want India to be only for Hindus, treating people of other religions, like Muslims or Sikhs as second-class citizens. Attacks against Christians have surged by 400% since Modi's election, accompanied by discriminatory laws targeting Muslims and widespread lynching incidents. Hindutva's influence permeates all levels of Indian society. This documentary thus unveils a darker side of India, far from its portrayal as the world's largest democracy and Gandhi's dream of peace among communities.

Top Cast

  • Damien Boisseau

    Damien Boisseau

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Mridula Mukherjee

    Mridula Mukherjee

    Self - Interviewee

  • Christophe Jaffrelot

    Christophe Jaffrelot

    Self - Interviewee

  • Pieter Friedrich

    Pieter Friedrich

    Self - Interviewee

  • Revati Laul

    Revati Laul

    Self - Interviewee

  • Gerry Shih

    Gerry Shih

    Self - Interviewee

  • Praveen Togadia

    Praveen Togadia

    Self - Interviewee

  • Hari Yadav

    Hari Yadav

    Self - Interviewee

  • Michael Williams

    Michael Williams

    Self - Interviewee

Overview

Since the rise to power of Hindu nationalists in 2014, India has been gradually moving away from democracy towards a regime where ethnic identity prevails. This transition is driven by Hindutva, a Hindu supremacist ideology embodied by Narendra Modi. For the past 10 years, Prime Minister Modi has relentlessly pursued his fascist policy based on Hindu supremacy. This ideology of hatred towards other religions in the country, particularly Islam, has also spread globally. Those who follow this belief want India to be only for Hindus, treating people of other religions, like Muslims or Sikhs as second-class citizens. Attacks against Christians have surged by 400% since Modi's election, accompanied by discriminatory laws targeting Muslims and widespread lynching incidents. Hindutva's influence permeates all levels of Indian society. This documentary thus unveils a darker side of India, far from its portrayal as the world's largest democracy and Gandhi's dream of peace among communities.

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