Vishva Hindu Parishad And Indian Politics

Author : Manjari Katju
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 812502476X

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Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics by Manjari Katju Pdf

Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics provides a detailed historical account of the VHP, one of the leading organisations in the Hindutva movement, focusing on its transformation from a loosely-knit body of Hindus aimed at preserving and promoting Hindu dharma, into a mass organisation actively involved in mobilising the urban middle classes, service professionals and religious leaders for the creation and promotion of a strong Hindu nation. Rich in empirical data, the book contains extensive quotations from fifty interviews carried out for this study, including those with central figures in the VHP such as Praveen Togadia and Ashok Singhal and members of related organisations.

Author : Manjari Katju
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Hinduism and politics
ISBN : 1635878268

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Hinduising Democracy by Manjari Katju Pdf

Author : Yogendra K. Malik,V. B. Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : India
ISBN : 8170364841

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Hindu Nationalists in India by Yogendra K. Malik,V. B. Singh Pdf

Author : Lars Tore Flåten
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317208716

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Hindu Nationalism, History and Identity in India by Lars Tore Flåten Pdf

When the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assumed power in India in 1998 as the largest party of the National Democratic Alliance, it soon became evident that it prioritized educational reforms. Under BJP rule, a reorganization of the National Council of Educational Research and Training occurred, and in 2002 four new history textbooks were published. This book examines the new textbooks which were introduced, considering them to be integral to the BJP’s political agenda. It analyses the ways in which their narrative and explanatory frameworks defined and invoked Hindu identity. Employing the concept of decontextualization, the author argues that notions of Hindu cultural similarity were conveyed, particularly as the textbooks paid scarce attention to social, geographical and temporal contexts in their approaches to Indian history. The book shows that intrinsic to the textbooks’ emphasis on similarity is a systematic backgrounding of any references to internal lines of division within the Hindu community. Through a comparison with earlier textbooks, it sheds light on the contested nature of history writing in India, especially in terms of nation building and identity construction. This issue is also highly relevant in India today due to the electoral success of the BJP in 2014, and the efforts of the Hindu nationalist organization Vishwa Hindu Parishad to construct a coherent Hinduism. Arguing that the textbooks operate according to the BJP’s ideology of Hindu cultural nationalism, this book will be of interest to academics in the field of South Asian studies, contemporary history, the uses of history, identity politics and Hindu nationalism.

Author : Christophe Jaffrelot
Publisher : Primus Books
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9789380607047

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Religion, Caste, and Politics in India by Christophe Jaffrelot Pdf

Following independence, the Nehruvian approach to socialism in India rested on three pillars: secularism and democracy in the political domain, state intervention in the economy, and diplomatic non-alignment mitigated by pro-Soviet leanings after the 1960s. These features defined a distinct "Indian model," if not the country's political identity. From this starting point, Christophe Jaffrelot traces the transformation of India throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, particularly the 1980s and 90s. The world's largest democracy has sustained itself by embracing not only the vernacular politicians of linguistic states, but also Dalits and "Other Backward Classes," or OBCs. The simultaneous--and related--rise of Hindu nationalism has put minorities--and secularism--on the defensive. In many ways the rule of law has been placed on trial as well. The liberalization of the economy has resulted in growth, yet not necessarily development, and India has acquired a new global status, becoming an emerging power intent on political and economic partnerships with Asia and the West. The traditional Nehruvian system is giving way to a less cohesive though more active India, a country that has become what it is against all odds. Jaffrelot maps this tumultuous journey, exploring the role of religion, caste, and politics in determining the fabric of a modern democratic state.

Author : Shail Mayaram
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108832571

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The Secret Life of Another Indian Nationalism by Shail Mayaram Pdf

It highlights shifts over two centuries as the geopolitical context has transitioned from the Pax Britannica to the Pax Americana.

Author : Edward T.G. Anderson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780197783290

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Hindu Nationalism in the Indian Diaspora by Edward T.G. Anderson Pdf

Hindu nationalism is transforming India, as an increasingly dominant ideology and political force. But it is also a global phenomenon, with sections of India's vast diaspora drawn to, or actively supporting, right-wing Hindu nationalism. Indians overseas can be seen as an important, even inextricable, aspect of the movement. This is not a new dynamic--diasporic Hindutva ('Hindu-ness') has grown over many decades. This book explores how and why the movement became popular among India's diaspora from the second half of the twentieth century. It shows that Hindutva ideology, and its plethora of organisations, have a distinctive resonance and way of operating overseas; the movement and its ideas perform significant, particular functions for diaspora communities. With a focus on Britain, Edward T.G. Anderson argues that transnational Hindutva cannot simply be viewed as an export: this phenomenon has evolved and been shaped into an important aspect of diasporic identity, a way for people to connect with their homeland. He also sheds light on the impact of conservative Indian politics on British multiculturalism, migrant politics and relations between various minoritised communities. To fully understand the Hindutva movement in India and identity politics in Britain, we must look at where the two come together.

Author : Eamon Murphy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000904536

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Hindu Nationalism and Terrorism in India by Eamon Murphy Pdf

This book discusses terrorism and the rise of Hindu nationalism in contemporary India and examines how this movement has become a threat to democracy in the country. The work analyses the rise of Hindu nationalism, culminating in the success of Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the political arm of the movement, in the 2019 Indian national elections. It offers an accessible account of the complexities and subtleties of Hindu nationalism and the dangers it poses to India’s pluralistic democracy and secularism. A major theme of the book is the role that terrorism has played in the rise of Hindu nationalism, a factor often underplayed or ignored in other studies, and it also challenges the widespread belief that terrorism is largely an Islamic phenomenon. Employing a cross-disciplinary approach, the book is highly relevant to both academics and policymakers, given India’s importance as a major global economic and military power. This book will be of interest to students of terrorism and political violence, South Asian history, Indian politics and international relations, as well as policymakers.

Author : Catarina Kinnvall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134135707

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Globalization and Religious Nationalism in India by Catarina Kinnvall Pdf

This book develops an interesting angle on a recognised issue of concern not just in the politics of South Asia, but much more broadly in the context of the contemporary world and developing global politics It explores the key contemporary issue of religious nationalism using a new approach: based on political psychology It will appeal to scholars and students of political sciences, IR, sociology, religious studies and social psychology as well as to those interested specifically in Indian politics

Author : Thomas Blom Hansen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999-03-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400823055

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The Saffron Wave by Thomas Blom Hansen Pdf

The rise of strong nationalist and religious movements in postcolonial and newly democratic countries alarms many Western observers. In The Saffron Wave, Thomas Hansen turns our attention to recent events in the world's largest democracy, India. Here he analyzes Indian receptivity to the right-wing Hindu nationalist party and its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which claims to create a polity based on "ancient" Hindu culture. Rather than interpreting Hindu nationalism as a mainly religious phenomenon, or a strictly political movement, Hansen places the BJP within the context of the larger transformations of democratic governance in India. Hansen demonstrates that democratic transformation has enabled such developments as political mobilization among the lower castes and civil protections for religious minorities. Against this backdrop, the Hindu nationalist movement has successfully articulated the anxieties and desires of the large and amorphous Indian middle class. A form of conservative populism, the movement has attracted not only privileged groups fearing encroachment on their dominant positions but also "plebeian" and impoverished groups seeking recognition around a majoritarian rhetoric of cultural pride, order, and national strength. Combining political theory, ethnographic material, and sensitivity to colonial and postcolonial history, The Saffron Wave offers fresh insights into Indian politics and, by focusing on the links between democracy and ethnic majoritarianism, advances our understanding of democracy in the postcolonial world.

Author : Christophe Jaffrelot
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 0140246029

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The Hindu Nationalist Movement and Indian Politics by Christophe Jaffrelot Pdf

Although The Peaceful, Inward-Looking Doctrine Of The Hindu Religion Hardly Seems To Lend Itself To Endemic Nationalism, A Phenomenal Surge Of Militant Hinduism Has Taken Place Over The Last Ten Years In India. Indeed, The Electoral Success Of The Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) Has Proven Beyond Doubt That These Forces Now Pose A Significant Threat To India S Secular Character. In A Historically Rich, Detailed Account Of The Hindu Nationalist Movement In India Since The 1920S, Christopher Jaffrelot Explores How Rapid Changes In The Political, Social, And Economic Climate Have Made India Fertile Soil For The Growth Of The Primary Arm Of Hindu Nationalism, A Paramilitary-Style Group Known As The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (Rss), Together With Its Political Offshoots. He Shows How The Hindu Movement Uses Religion To Enter The Political Sphere, And Argues That The Ideology They Speak For Has Less To Do With Hindu Philosophy Than With Ethnic Nationalism The Hindu Nationalist Movement And Indian Politics Makes A Major Contribution To The Study Of The Genesis And Development Of Religious Nationalism, And Is Essential Reading For Anyone Who Seeks To Comprehend The Spread Of Endemic Conflict.

Author : Arvind Rajagopal
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0521648394

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Politics After Television by Arvind Rajagopal Pdf

An analysis of the use of media by political and religious interest groups in India

Author : Ram Puniyani
Publisher : Anamika Pub & Distributors
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Hinduism and politics
ISBN : 8174951733

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Hindu Extreme Right-wing Groups by Ram Puniyani Pdf

This Book Attempts To Look At Hindutva`S Fascist Cyenda Unfolding In The Country Today.

Author : Chanwahn Kim,Misu Kim
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789811248801

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Great Transition In Indian Society: Religion, Economy And Foreign Policy by Chanwahn Kim,Misu Kim Pdf

This edited book consists of various chapters — including articles from different leading scholars, on the Great Transition in India with respect to religion, economy and foreign policy. The main aim of the book is to comprehend ongoing transition in India from interdisciplinary perspectives.

Author : Chetan Bhatt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000181043

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Hindu Nationalism by Chetan Bhatt Pdf

The rise of authoritarian Hindu mass movements and political formations in India since the early 1980s raises fundamental questions about the resurgence of chauvinistic ethnic, religious and nationalist movements in the late modern period. This book examines the history and ideologies of Hindu nationalism and Hindutva from the end of the last century to the present, and critically evaluates the social and political philosophies and writings of its main thinkers.Hindu nationalism is based on the claim that it is an indigenous product of the primordial and authentic ethnic and religious traditions of India. The book argues instead that these claims are based on relatively recent ideas, frequently related to western influences during the colonial period. These influences include eighteenth and nineteenth century European Romantic and Enlightenment rationalist ideas preoccupied with archaic primordialism, evolution, organicism, vitalism and race. As well as considering the ideological impact of National Socialism and Fascism on Hindu nationalism in the 1930s, the book also looks at how Aryanism continues to be promoted in unexpected forms in contemporary India. Using a wide range of historical and contemporary sources, the author considers the consequences of Hindu nationalist resurgence in the light of contemporary debates about minorities, secular citizenship, ethics and modernity.