CAUSE
One question. One truth.
“Why is communal violence still occurring?”
Misinformation and hate speech on social media are the primary drivers of communal violence. These falsehoods generate mistrust, escalate tensions, and incite violence, as evidenced by events in Bangladesh and the 2022 Leicester unrest.
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CURRENT STATE
Social media rumors and hate speech are fueling communal tensions, resulting in violence such as the December 2025 incidents in Bangladesh and the Leicester unrest. Inflammatory content spreads rapidly, outpacing policing and conflict resolution.
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