Detection and Classification of Aggressive Comments and Hate Speech

The prevalence of social media has led to an increase in aggressive online behaviour such as cyberbullying, trolling, hate speech, and flaming. The anonymity and convenience of social media platforms have allowed individuals to express their aggressive tendencies without fear of retaliation. This issue is not limited to certain sections of society and has impacted people globally. Cyberbullies now have the power to affect the lives of millions of people worldwide, which can be detrimental to the internet's importance as a communication and networking tool. Therefore, it is critical to recognize and restrict this negative behaviour. It is essential to detect and prevent cyberbullying and hate speech in Indian native languages, considering India's diverse population and multiple languages. Social media platforms have brought about significant benefits, including improved communication and networking, but the increased use of these platforms has led to an increase in harmful behaviour that can negatively impact mental health. Additionally, misinformation and propaganda can cause severe consequences for society. This paper discusses the detection and classification of aggressive comments in Hindi-English code-mixed and Hindi data from popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.