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- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 States Using Most Abusive Language: Professor Dr. Sunil Jaglan launched and led the “Gaali Band Ghar Abhiyan” (No‑Abuse Home Campaign) from 2014 to 2025 under his Selfie with Daughter Foundation and Maharishi Dayanand University. The campaign collected data from nearly 70,000 people across urban and rural India, including youth, teachers, doctors, auto drivers, students, policemen and more, to study the use of abusive language at home and in daily life.
According to the survey, Delhi topped the list with 80% of the participants acknowledging using abusive language, especially words aimed at women. The North-East had rates ranging from 20 to 30%, while Kashmir had the lowest usage (15%). Concerns regarding normalisation were raised by the fact that 30% of female respondents also used such language. In addition to drawing attention to the pervasive culture of verbal abuse, the campaign encouraged polite conversation and tracking systems at home.
Now let's examine each state's ranking and the potential causes of these numbers. Know which are the 10 states in India that use the most abusive language in their conversation.
India’s Capital City, Delhi, Tops The List As People Here Use The Most Abusive Language
Delhi tops the list with 80% people reportedly using abusive language. Life in Delhi is fast-paced and highly stressful. Traffic, population pressure and everyday competition often lead people to vent their frustration through harsh or abusive words.
1. Punjab – 78%
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Top 10 Indian states using most abusive language (Image: Canva)
Punjabis are known for their bold and expressive nature. In Punjab, abuse is often used in a humorous or friendly way. It’s sometimes a part of casual conversation, especially among close friends, though it may sound rude to outsiders.
2. Uttar Pradesh – 74%
In Uttar Pradesh, the use of abusive language is often heard in daily conversations, political rallies and local disputes. Aggressive tone and local lingo make abuse a common part of street culture and rural arguments.
3. Bihar – 74%
People in Bihar often speak straightforwardly, and emotional expressions are strong. In rural and semi-urban areas, abuses are sometimes used to assert dominance or express anger during disagreements.
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4. Rajasthan – 68%
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Top 10 Indian states using most abusive language (Image: Canva)
Rajasthani culture is vibrant, but in many areas, rough language is part of informal communication. In family disputes, village gatherings, or even in fun, mild, abusive terms are often used without strong intent.
5. Haryana – 62%
Haryana is known for its rough-and-tough attitude. Abuses are often spoken about openly, especially among men. This is deeply rooted in local pride and a direct way of speaking influenced by rural traditions.
6. Maharashtra – 58%
In big cities like Mumbai and Pune, daily hustle, traffic, and stress often result in the use of angry or abusive words. The slang-rich street language, especially in local trains and markets, contributes to this number.
7. Gujarat – 55%
Though Gujaratis are generally known for their polite behaviour, certain regions and youth groups use casual abuses among friends or during heated debates, influenced by pop culture and social media.
8. Madhya Pradesh – 48%
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Top 10 Indian states using most abusive language (Image: Canva)
In MP, especially in semi-urban areas, local dialects sometimes include strong words that may be considered abusive. It’s often a reflection of rural lifestyle, strong emotions, and less-filtered language.
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9. Uttarakhand – 45%
Though known for being peace-loving people, some areas in Uttarakhand see abusive language being used due to increasing migration, urban stress and the influence of neighbouring regions with harsher slang usage.
10. Kashmir – 15%
Kashmir reports the least abuse usage. People here are culturally soft-spoken and respectful in their conversations. Religious values, family-centred lifestyle and emotional restraint reflect in their polite language.