Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha is formed at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar and Madan Mohan Malaviya is named president; Malaviya emphasizes Hindu solidarity and social reform

    BJP wins a thumping majority in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh state elections, while also making in roads in Telangana state.
    BJP wins a thumping majority in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh state elections, while also making in roads in Telangana state.
    December 3, 2023
    Indian Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). Activists have raised alarm over Bill’s inherent dangers to the Right to Information Act.
    Indian Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). Activists have raised alarm over Bill’s inherent dangers to the Right to Information Act.
    August 9, 2023
    On board a train in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh first killed his fellow officer Tikaram Meena and then went on to kill three Muslim passengers. He then hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
    On board a train in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh first killed his fellow officer Tikaram Meena and then went on to kill three Muslim passengers. He then hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
    July 31, 2023

     

     

    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) orchestrated riots in the Nuh district of Haryana, which resulted in more than 6 killings and a fury of events filled with hate speeches against Muslims, including calls for ethnic cleansing.
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) orchestrated riots in the Nuh district of Haryana, which resulted in more than 6 killings and a fury of events filled with hate speeches against Muslims, including calls for ethnic cleansing.
    July 31, 2023
    Law Commission seeks views of religious organizations and public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
    Law Commission seeks views of religious organizations and public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
    June 14, 2023
    Violence erupted after the High Court asked the state to recognize Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) – a status already conferred upon the Kuki tribals.  The months-long violence left hundreds dead and over 50,000 displaced, torching of nearly 250 churches and the use of sexual violence against women. The victims were mostly Kukis.
    Violence erupted after the High Court asked the state to recognize Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) – a status already conferred upon the Kuki tribals.  The months-long violence left hundreds dead and over 50,000 displaced, torching of nearly 250 churches and the use of sexual violence against women. The victims were mostly Kukis.
    May 3, 2023
    BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena introduced a private member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha, seeking the constitution of a committee to prepare and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is being done to revoke Muslim personal law.
    BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena introduced a private member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha, seeking the constitution of a committee to prepare and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is being done to revoke Muslim personal law.
    December 9, 2022
    BJP returns to power in Gujarat with a thumping majority of 156 seats. The BJP fought elections on a communal and divisive Hindutva agenda.
    BJP returns to power in Gujarat with a thumping majority of 156 seats. The BJP fought elections on a communal and divisive Hindutva agenda.
    December 8, 2022
    District magistrates of 31 districts and the home secretaries of nine states given powers to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to the country from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    District magistrates of 31 districts and the home secretaries of nine states given powers to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to the country from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    November 9, 2022
    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state
    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state
    October 29, 2022