A recent India News survey conducted on September 9, 2024, highlights growing public concern over the targeting of Hindu festivals, following stone pelting incidents during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Surat and Ratlam. With a sample size of 444 participants, 71% believe Hindu festivals have been consistently targeted in recent times, while 82% suspect a premeditated conspiracy behind these attacks.
Respondents attribute the motive behind these actions to spreading social unrest (59%) and inciting religious sentiments (38%). The survey also reveals that 42% of those involved in stone pelting are reportedly incited through religious influence or financial incentives
A significant majority, 67%, call for strict legal action against those conspiring to create unrest, indicating strong public sentiment for decisive measures. The survey reflects the heightened tensions surrounding the safety and respect of religious events, and the perceived failure to address these incidents adequately.
