India's PM blames wave of violence on extremists

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Source: Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian prime minister warned Monday that a recent wave of bloodshed that has left scores dead across India threatens the "fundamental underpinnings" of the world's largest democracy.

He also denounced hard-line political parties for creating "an atmosphere of hatred and violence" that has led to terrorist attacks, religious riots and ethnic clashes.

Nearly every corner of India has seen spasms of violence in recent months. Hindus have killed Christians in the east, suspected Muslim militants have set off bomb blasts in four major cities, Muslim protesters have clashed with police in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, and militant separatist groups have targeted civilians in the remote northeast.

Though religious clashes have erupted regularly throughout India's history, the recent wave of attacks has been especially alarming as India seeks to ride its booming economy to claim its place as a global power.



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