Archive · 3 Jan 2026
India Faces Challenges of Discrimination and Hope
India is facing many challenges.
There have been sad events like the killing of a student named Anjel Chakma because he stood up against racial abuse.
Similar things have happened before, like the killing of Nido Tania.
There have also been problems with Christmas celebrations being disrupted in many states.
People who follow Christianity have faced violence, and young people are struggling to find good jobs.
The air in Delhi is very polluted, and there are concerns about the environment.
But there are also good things happening.
Some schools are providing better meals to children, and in places like Kolkata, people from different backgrounds celebrate Christmas together.
It's important for leaders and citizens to work together to make things better.
Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student, was killed in Dehradun for objecting to racial abuse.
Christmas celebrations were disrupted in multiple states with incidents of vandalism and harassment.
Violence against Christians has increased, with 834 incidents in 2024 and 706 as of November 2025.
Structural youth unemployment persists despite macroeconomic growth, with jobs being mostly informal and precarious.
Environmental issues include severe air pollution in Delhi and concerns over the protection of the Aravalli hills.
- Who
- Indian citizens, including students, minorities, and youth
- What
- Incidents of racial abuse, discrimination, unemployment, and environmental issues
- When
- Ongoing issues with recent incidents in 2024 and 2025
- Where
- Various states in India, including Dehradun, Delhi, Assam, and Kolkata
- Why
- Underlying issues of discrimination, economic disparities, and environmental neglect
- Anjel Chakma
- 24-year-old student killed in Dehradun for objecting to racial abuse
- Nido Tania
- Killed in New Delhi a decade ago for his appearance
- Christmas Celebrations Disruptions
- Vandalism, harassment, and intimidation in multiple states
- Violence Against Christians
- 834 incidents in 2024, 706 incidents as of November 2025
- Youth Unemployment
- Structural unemployment amid macroeconomic growth
- Delhi Air Quality
- AQI frequently breaching severe to hazardous levels
- Aravalli Hills
- Supreme Court ruling criticised for excluding vast tracts from protection
- Midday Meal Scheme
- 16 states provide eggs, some include meat and fish