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Hindu Nationalism

India’s Digital Footprint on the Israel-Gaza War

India’s Digital Footprint on the Israel-Gaza War

By Antara Chakraborthy and Yasmine Wong
Pro-Israel content – including disinformation – is being widely shared on social media by Indian nationals, more significantly by right-wing Hindu nationalists.

In India, Hindutva Schools Are Indoctrinating Poor Children

In India, Hindutva Schools Are Indoctrinating Poor Children

By Tarushi Aswani
In rural India, private schools run by the Ekal Foundation provide access to education – but force children to imbibe divisive teachings that preach Hindu superiority.
Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia

Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia

By Sudha Ramachandran
“The current plight of Indian Muslims is a direct consequence of Jinnah’s vision and the emergence of copycat Hindu nationalism, which essentially embraces the same idea of religious nationalism.”

What Is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

What Is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The question is not whether Hindu nationalism will be part of India’s political landscape, but whether and to what extent non-Hindus will be able to play a role.

How India’s Ram Navami Processions Are Used to Enflame Religious Polarization

How India’s Ram Navami Processions Are Used to Enflame Religious Polarization

By Rashad Khan
In the past few years, there has been a disturbing trend of right-wing groups using Hindu festivals to intimidate Muslims. 

Hindu Nationalism on Display in India’s G20 Presidency

Hindu Nationalism on Display in India’s G20 Presidency

By Ritumbra Manuvie and Alena Kahle
The G-20 must avoid giving legitimacy to an exclusionary nation-branding project in which minorities are banished to the sidelines.

In Nepal, Calls Grow for the Restoration of a Hindu State

In Nepal, Calls Grow for the Restoration of a Hindu State

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
A resurgent Hindu nationalism in the former Hindu kingdom is drawing strength from India’s ruling BJP.
Is Nepal’s Secularism Under Threat?

Is Nepal’s Secularism Under Threat?

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Growing calls for a Hindu state underline popular dissatisfaction with Nepal’s long stretch of political instability.

Delhi’s Anti-Muslim Riots Robbed Dozens of Children of Their Fathers

Delhi’s Anti-Muslim Riots Robbed Dozens of Children of Their Fathers

By Tarushi Aswani
For the families of the 53 people killed in the February 2020 riots, the violence has left a deep and permanent wound.

Lakshadweep: Trouble in Paradise?

Lakshadweep: Trouble in Paradise?

By Sudha Ramachandran
A series of controversial changes by a BJP appointee is causing concern on the island chain.

India’s Illiberal Turn and the Indo-Pacific

India’s Illiberal Turn and the Indo-Pacific

By Ankit Panda
How will internal developments in India affect its foreign relations?
Modi Lays Foundation of Hindu Temple at Razed Mosque Site

Modi Lays Foundation of Hindu Temple at Razed Mosque Site

By Associated Press
India’s prime minister attended the ground-breaking for a controversial temple built on the site of the demolished 16th century Babri mosque.

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