Скачать или смотреть From Hate Speech to Delhi Riots: Who Took Responsibility?

On 27 January 2020, Union Minister Anurag Thakur led a crowd in a chant calling to shoot the traitors, openly targeting Muslims protesting the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Despite the gravity of the speech, the Indian government took no action. The BJP stood by Thakur, while police delayed FIRs and accountability stalled, even as courts raised serious concerns.
Weeks later, Delhi witnessed one of its worst communal riots in decades. Nearly 40 Muslims were killed, hundreds were injured, homes and mosques were destroyed, and thousands of families were forced to flee.
This report examines how hate speech, when ignored by those in power, creates an atmosphere where violence becomes inevitable.
📌 Watch the full video to understand why silence is not neutral and accountability is essential for democracy.