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When History substitutes Governance: Hindutva’s Politics of Manufacturing Pasts
Inventing kings, rebranding dynasties, and fabricating history to mask policy failure and engineer caste-communal politics
134 houses razed, two mosques next: “Bulldozer Justice” continues
Under the guise of “encroaching on government land”, bulldozers run free, mosques administration granted 15 days to remove the structures or else the Railways will take action.
The Aesthetics of Violence and Ideology
Violence is a complex human behaviour that transcends spontaneity and reveals underlying structure. The ideology may be hidden in the language around it; perhaps an enquiry into violence needs us to uncover the myths and rituals surrounding violence.
Temple festivals used to display strength, perpetuate violence, better to have them closed: Madras HC
Hearing a petition seeking police protection for festival celebration, the Court remarked that the Police must dedicate their vital time and resources trying to settle disagreements between the groups
Maharashtra: Suresh Chavhanke stirs controversy of “Spit Jihad” again, targets Muslim businesses
Chavhanke targets Muslim businesses, Namaz, Madrassas, and Mosques in his inciting speech, perpetuates myths and promotes bigotry.
Hate speech by Suresh Chavhanke at god man Dhirendra Shashtri event
At a recent event at Greater Noida Chavhanke once again gives a communally charged speech
Hate speech, fear mongering at an event in the national capital
Hindutva organisation named Sarva Hindu Samaj organised an event in the national capital makes provocative speech in the national capital.
Rampant hate speeches in Solapur, anti-Muslim sentiments spread
Anti-Muslim attitudes abound, calls of violence raised, threats issued over the weekend
Controversial figures, including Suresh Chavhanke, incite discord at MP event with alleged disinformation, divisive rhetoric
Far right leaders seemingly threaten and endorse violence against Muslims and Christians a series of events in Madhya Pradesh.
Christian principal assault: No evidence of ‘forced’ Christian prayers found, complainant unable to explain involvement of Bajrang Dal
A report by Newslaundry reveals that complainant deems religious allegations in the said case to be “rubbish”, was upset about CCTVs
Wielding ‘Jai Shri Ram’, vigilante violence against Muslims continues with impunity
Several recent videos of Muslims being forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while getting beaten, abused and humiliated have emerged.
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When History substitutes Governance: Hindutva’s Politics of Manufacturing Pasts
Inventing kings, rebranding dynasties, and fabricating history to mask policy failure and engineer caste-communal politics