Why India’s economic growth hasn’t deterred religious rioting
The data for 1950-2006 show that there were about 30 religious riots each year in India. On average, 212 people were killed each year, and almost 600 injured. There is also considerable variation in riots and growth across the Indian states. For example, in 2006, while Punjab had virtually no riots, the affluent state of Gujarat had about six riots.
The damage in terms of property and prosperity must be on a similar scale; so too must the harm have done to inter-religious networks throughout the country. The intensity of such riots, puzzlingly, has shown no sign of abating despite India’s recent and accelerating economic growth.
Source: https://qz.com/india/1423941/why-indias-economic-growth-hasnt-stopped-religious-violence/
