Terrorism in India

India is the second most populous country in the world, with diverse cultures, languages, traditions and customs. Although diversity is an asset of the nation, friction often arises. Different cultures lead to different ideologies, further causing regionalism. Whether it is Kashmir, the northeast region of the country, southern states or the Northwest area, each corner of India has seen and experienced the consequences of regionalism, which a contributing factor to increasing terrorist activities and militancy in India.

Religion has also played its role in contributing to the rise of terrorism. The demolition of the Babri Masjid marked the rise of religious fundamentalists in the country. Terrorism in the name of religion has become India's foremost concern. The Bombay Blast and in 1993 and the Gujarat Riots in 2002, clearly depicts the seriousness of the issue.