The rise of Hindutva ideology in India has fueled global hate groups, including in Australia. These groups misrepresent Hinduism, vilify dissenters as “anti-Hindu” or “Hinduphobic,” and incite violence. They dehumanize Australian Muslims using Nazi hate speech techniques, spreading hatred online.
A 2021 survey found 80% of Australian Muslims faced discrimination, with 88% reporting increased Islamophobia in a later survey. This threatens their safety and undermines Australia’s values of diversity and multiculturalism.
Hindutva hate groups spread anti-Muslim hate, raising safety concerns noted by Muslim organizations and academics. Australian academics and journalists face harassment for highlighting these threats. Law enforcement struggles to address them, sometimes inadvertently supporting these groups. A 2022 study found over half of anti-Muslim tweets came from Hindutva groups, with few removed. Urgent action is needed to counter these threats to Australia’s multicultural values.
