Delhi violence leaves over 50 dead – BBC Newsnight

More than fifty people are now known to have been killed in the riots in the Indian capital Delhi. Both Hindus and Muslims were killed, but the violence largely targeted Muslims. Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F

Delhi has been left reeling after February’s violence. Mobs swept through Muslim-majority parts of the capital killing dozens and injuring hundreds, with vehicles and property destroyed.

Protests erupted in Delhi over the Indian government’s new citizenship amendment law, which many Muslims say is discriminatory.

It has divided protestors along religious lines with both sides blaming each other for starting the violence.

Richard Galpin reports from Delhi on what the violence means for the country and how Narendra Modi’s government is responding.

Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. New Delhi is the capital.

It has an exceptionally diverse population, with Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other religions speaking over 21 recognised languages.

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