Communal Riots by State 2019-2024

Choropleth map of India by state: Communal Riots by State 2019-2024. Communal riots are concentrated in UP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and MP — not evenly distributed.
Communal riots are concentrated in UP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and MP — not evenly distributed.
Policy implication
Riot patterns correlate with electoral cycles and police deployment gaps, not just communal demographics.
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Source: MHA (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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