Anti-South Asian Hate Rises Across US Online Platforms with over 500K Hate Posts on X

Anti-South Asian hate speech on X surges 240% in US, Indians at centre amid H-1B row: Report

A new report reveals a staggering 240% increase in online hate speech against South Asians in the U.S., particularly targeting Indians amidst ongoing immigration debates over the H-1B visa program.

AI, immigration rhetoric fuel anti-South Asian online hate by 240%

Anti-South Asian online hate has escalated sharply across social media platforms and fringe forums, driven by generative artificial intelligence, incendiary political rhetoric and...

5.4 Lakh Hate Posts in 18 Months: How US Right-Wing Portrays South Asians as a 'Threat'

More than 5.4 lakh hateful posts targeting South Asians were shared on X by Americans between January 2025 and June 2026. Nearly half of these posts portray immigrants as 'invaders' to be saved from.

Online hate against South Asians in US jumped 240% since 2024: Study

The slur ‘pajeet’ and its variants appeared in 30% of all posts on social media platform X and 45% of mentions on fringe websites.

Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ on X surges by 240%, US report finds

Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

Anti-South Asian hate rises across US online platforms with over 500K hate posts on X

A CSOH report finds a sharp rise in anti-South Asian hate online, with more than 500,000 hateful posts identified on X.