India: Spreading Hate(2024)

India: Spreading Hate Synopsis

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.

India: Spreading Hate (2024) is a documentary film directed by Hugo Van Offel, released on May 21, 2024 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Damien Boisseau, Mridula Mukherjee, Christophe Jaffrelot and Pieter Friedrich. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.