Mob violence surge documented during Modi decade, linked to Hindutva ideology

Two reports have documented a significant rise in mob violence during the Modi decade, linking the increase to the spread of Hindutva ideology under BJP rule. The reports indicate that mobs have operated with considerable impunity during this period.

According to the findings, violence that initially emerged as communal vigilantism has expanded across society more broadly. The unchecked nature of mob actions has enabled this escalation, raising concerns about law and order and communal harmony.