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September 12, 2017

India: Month-Long Caravan Highlights Rise of Lynchings of Muslims and Dalits
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In India, a caravan of peace activists has arrived in the capital New
Delhi as part of a month-long journey across India to highlight the rise
of lynchings and violence against Muslims, Dalits and other minority
groups. Led by activist Harsh Mander, the caravan is visiting with
families of the victims of hate crimes, which have risen sharply under
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Data from the group India Spend
shows some anti-Muslim hate crimes have risen 10-fold since Modi came to
power in 2014.


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