Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime has reshaped India since 2014, steering the nation towards Hindutva, a Hindu supremacist ideology. 'India: Spreading Hate' details the surge in violence against religious minorities, with attacks on Christians increasing by 400% since Modi's election. The film addresses discriminatory laws targeting Muslims and the rise of lynching incidents. It questions the narrative of India as the world's largest democracy and challenges the vision of communal harmony once championed by Mahatma Gandhi.

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See the rise of Hindu nationalism since 2014.
Find out about the 400% increase in attacks on Christians.
Meet the voices affected by Modi's policies.

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Attacks on Christians have surged by 400% since Modi's election in 2014.
Discriminatory laws targeting Muslims have been enacted under Modi's regime.
Lynching incidents have become prevalent in India since 2014.

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What has been the increase in attacks on Christians in India since 2014?

Attacks on Christians have surged by 400% since Narendra Modi's election in 2014.

What ideology has influenced India's political landscape under Modi's regime?

Hindutva, a Hindu supremacist ideology, has influenced India's political landscape since 2014.

What types of violence have increased against religious minorities in India?

There has been an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, including widespread incidents of lynching.

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