Don't spread hatred and poison against another community. Some people are spreading communal hatred among people and instigating violence and destroying the country's federal structure. Despite the number of violent incidents, it is a categorical mistake to assess intolerance. Hate speech has been a problem in India for decades. But the scale of the problem has accelerated in recent years, with Indians being regularly bombarded with hateful speech and polarising content. Freedom of speech is not freedom to spread communal hatred. Hate speech may expose those targeted to discrimination, abuse and violence. When left unchecked, expressions of hatred can even harm societies, peace and development, as it lays the ground for conflict, tension including crimes. Addressing and countering hate speech is, therefore, a necessity. It requires a holistic approach, mobilizing society as a whole.
