Abstract

Hate speech is a global threat. History has witnessed a widespread massacre in many countries as an outcome of hate speech and India is no exception. The climate of hate that has engulfed the current Indian government (Bharatiya Janata Party) is expressed time and again in the form of a speech by the people in power leading to a nationwide breach of peace. India being a home to multi-culture, ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, the tone and tenor of words used by those in power, has flared large scale of violence in many instances. The aim of the paper is three fold. Besides exploring the global understanding of hate speech and anti-Christian rhetoric, the paper highlights hate speech that has caused the kandamal genocide (2008) destroying and devastating the lives of the marginalized Christian community and to promote a transformational leadership approach to develop people of influence with values, dignity and respect for human life.

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