Tag: Hindutva

Hindu festivals and sectarian nationalist politics

RSS Combine’s agenda of Hindu Rashtra has been built upon the narratives through multiple mechanisms. The festivals have been the occasion for promoting its agenda. Also highlighting some deities...

Shaurya Yatras: Orchestrated mobilisation of hatred

With police approvals and political backing, these hate-filled processions continued throughout December, threatening India’s secular soul; 9 rallies in UP, 6 in MP, 3 in Uttarakhand and one each in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Goa, Rajasthan and Maharashtra

From God’s Own Country to a Hindutva Target: Kerala’s Model of Harmony Faces Persistent Threats

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s controversial statement targeting Kerala reflects Hindutva’s discomfort with the state’s inclusive progress, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and citizens alike.

Taliban, Women’s Equality and Hindutva Nationalism

Tavleen Singh is a well known columnist. In a...

Justice Yadav, a sitting HC judge, and his speech at VHP event that was riddled with anti-Muslim rhetoric and majoritarian undertones

Allahabad HC Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's controversial speeches, rulings echoing right-wing ideologies, and associations with political groups raise alarming questions about the independence of the judiciary and its commitment to India's secular framework; legal fraternity and politicians demand action

BJP’s Hindutva shift, strategy of diverting from real issues and concerns over electoral tactics

India’s political landscape has seen shifts with the BJP’s increasing focus on Hindutva, moving away from addressing core issues. A controversial scheme like "Laadli Behen Yojana" has sparked concerns, as reports of potential repayments, eligibility issues, and corruption have emerged. These developments raise questions about the BJP's true electoral strategies and governance intentions

Despite legal promises, hate speech prosecutions in Maharashtra remain paralysed

With over 19 hate speech FIRs stuck in limbo, no reports of further investigations nor arrests, the Mahayuti state government faces criticism for slow (or no) action as communal tensions rise; CJP intensifies legal action and monitoring to curb growing communal violence in Maharashtra; details of the complaints filed by CJP may be read here.

One week of escalating persecution: The intensifying struggles of Muslims in new India

In a span of five days, incidents of anti-Muslim hate speeches, communal violence, vandalism and targeting reveal a disturbing reality of rising persecution and dwindling safety for Muslims across India

2024: Cow vigilantism escalates in July and August with rumour-driven raids and violent assaults on Muslim while legal consequences for perpetrators missing?

Amidst increasing cow-related violence, police inaction and mob brutality create a climate of fear for minorities and marginalized groups; enforcement efforts remain conspicuously absent.

The breakfast table at a well-to-do Hindu household

Today was like most days at my house. We...

Rising tide of hate speech marks India’s general assembly election campaigns

BJP’s top leaders while campaigning for elections, invoked anti-Muslim tropes, violent imagery, and conspiracy theories

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