Amnesty international slams india intolerance religious violence

Amnesty International has indeed expressed concerns and criticisms about the situation in India regarding religious violence and intolerance. Here are some specific instances:

  1. Rise in religious violence: Amnesty International has documented a surge in religious violence and hate crimes in India, particularly against Muslims, Christians, and Dalits (formerly known as "untouchables"). In a 2020 report, the organization highlighted the increasing number of attacks on religious minorities, including mob lynchings, and the lack of effective action by the authorities to prevent and investigate such incidents.
  2. Lynching of Muslims: Amnesty International has condemned the lynching of Muslims in India, often in the name of "cow protection" or "Hindutva" ideology. The organization has called for the Indian government to take immediate action to prevent such attacks and hold perpetrators accountable.
  3. Persecution of Christians: Amnesty International has also expressed concerns about the persecution of Christians in India, including attacks on churches, harassment of Christian minorities, and the use of anti-conversion laws to restrict religious freedom.
  4. Silence of the government: Amnesty International has criticized the Indian government for its silence and inaction in the face of religious violence and intolerance. The organization has called on the government to take concrete steps to protect religious minorities and promote religious freedom.
  5. Lack of accountability: Amnesty International has also highlighted the lack of accountability for those responsible for religious violence and hate crimes in India. The organization has called for the authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible, and to provide justice and reparations to victims and their families.

Some specific reports and statements by Amnesty International on these issues include:

These reports and statements highlight the concerns of Amnesty International about the situation in India and call on the government to take concrete steps to protect religious minorities and promote religious freedom.