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India: Soundtrack of hate

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January 30, 2023

Sandeep Acharya is a Hindutva pop singer. He makes music that targets India's Muslim minority.

Sandeep Acharya is a popular musician. Millions of users stream his songs online, and thousands of fans attend his concerts. He belongs to India's Hindutva music scene — an Islamophobic scene that has been on the rise in India. Hindutva pop is often played when Hindu groups rally in India. Some songs have even sparked violence and riots.

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