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In 1992-93, Bombay (present-day Mumbai) witnessed devastating communal riots that left thousands dead. The tensions between the Hindu and Muslim communities escalated due to several factors, including the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena, a right-wing Hindu political party, played a significant role in inciting violence and propagating hate speech, further fueling tensions and contributing to the riots.