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Hindutva politics
Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
At an election rally, he said that the opposition would redistribute wealth among “infiltrators” and “those who have many children,” an allusion to Muslims.
Christophe Jaffrelot on What Makes Brand Modi Successful
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Like many populists, Modi is a chameleon -- this is his brand. Everyone can find in him what he or she is looking for.”
Sandeep Shastri: Setting the Scene for India’s Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Is India becoming an “election-only democracy”?
The Ram Mandir Symbolizes a New Form of Hinduism
By Anuttama Banerji
Contrary to perceptions that it is being done to obliterate Muslim sites of worship from India, the consecration of the temple is about creating a new type of public-facing Hinduism.
India’s Modi Opens Controversial Hindu Temple in Ayodhya
By Biswajeet Banerjee, Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
The building of the Ram temple at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque is expected to provide a shot in the arm to the Hindu nationalist BJP’s prospects in upcoming elections.
India’s Descent Into a Spiral of Genocidal Hate
By Kavita Chowdhury
‘Trads,’ or traditionalists, are highly radicalized members of the Hindutva hate machine who are openly calling for the genocide of Muslims.
Aam Aadmi Party’s Right-Turn
By Tarushi Aswani
Its "soft Hindutva" rhetoric is aimed at drawing Hindu votes.
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