A report by the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism indicates a significant drop in communal riots in India during 2025, falling by over 50% to 28 incidents from 59 in 2024. Despite this decline, the study suggests religion-based violence has shifted to more systemic forms, including institutional discrimination against Muslim and Christian communities and increased hate speech. Mob lynchings saw a slight rise. The report highlights a greater visibility of Hindu festivals and symbols, reinforcing majoritarian cultural dominance.