Truth Behind Narrative of Hindu Insecurity in India
Truth Behind Narrative of Hindu Insecurity in India Hindus, who constitute approximately 78-80% of India's population (around 1.1 billion people based on recent estimates and extrapolations from the 2011 census), form the overwhelming majority in the country. As such, systemic insecurity or persecution of Hindus as a community in India is not supported by evidence from government data, international reports, or independent monitoring. Dominant Patterns of Religious Violence Recent reports on religious violence in India (2023-2025) overwhelmingly document attacks targeting religious minorities , particularly Christians and Muslims , often linked to Hindu nationalist groups or vigilante actions: Violence against Christians surged, with organizations like the Evangelical Fellowship of India reporting 601 incidents in 2023 and over 840 in 2024 (including assaults, church vandalism, and disruptions of worship). The United Christian Forum recorded over 800 verified acts of violen...