‘Anti-Indian hate is exploding’: US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi blames big tech firms
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticized major technology companies for failing to moderate anti-Indian and anti-Hindu hate speech on their platforms. He argues that these companies profit from the engagement generated by hateful content and should face federal accountability.
Why it matters
The rise of online hate speech targeting specific ethnic and religious groups raises significant questions about the responsibility of social media platforms in content moderation and public safety.
Indian-origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has accused major technology companies of benefiting from anti-Indian, anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hatred on social media, arguing that the platforms are profiting from the spread of online hate while having little incentive to stop it.In a X post, he wrote: “Anti-Indian hate is exploding on social media, and Big Tech is profiting from it. These companies have no incentive to stop the hatred they help spread. Congress must hold them accountable.”His remarks follow a September report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), which documented a rise in online hostility towards South Asian communities in the United States. Researchers identified approximately 542,360 hateful posts targeting South Asians on X between January 2025 and June 2026.
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