History is more than Hindu-Muslim Conflicts: Expert on Historical Issues Being Politicised today.
Gyanvapi Masjid case: Will History end up dividing India or end up unifying the nation. Professor Makhan Lal Historian says that historians should talk about facts. Facts should not be distorted. Swapan Das Gupta said that there was a constant denial mode that if you talk about the structure of history there will be problems. Muslims will not be demonized with this, provided they learn to live with the history and learn to live with the past. As long as you do not accept your past all these things shall be happening. Muslims should own the good and bad things of history. Prof Imran Habib confirms that whatever is being discussed is already in the books. Claims are being made as if it is happening for the first time. This is the politics of the BJP. "Do not look at history as a conflict between Hindus and Muslims" this is what we are questioning, said Irfan Khan.
25 February 2022
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist and freedom fighter. The British called him "Father of the Indian unrest." https://twitter.com/bhushan_gyan/status/1418610882813169666
25 February 2022
ये तो सियासत ने खींच दी है लकीरें, ❗
वरना तेरी "आस्था" से मेरा "झगड़ा" कब था...!!
https://twitter.com/yogitabhayana/status/1496487729332645888
19 February 2022
What is nationalism and for what it is? Why was it important in earlier years? Why has it lost its meaning? Should Hindu nationalism, Islamo nationalism, and Christian nationalism replace American, European, Asian, African, and Arabian nationalism?
We all are human beings and we need food, clothing, and shelter to live and create. We are social, political, and territorial, ... animals. We are emotional. We love, hate, feel proud, anger, greed, and grievance. Desires motivate us for good and evil. We subjugate to power. Power protects us. We devise territories and elect leaders, who are duty-bound to protect us and fulfill our needs for prosperity and happiness.
Leaders infuse nationalism soldiers and demand sacrifice to fight against the other leaders. The Westphalian system caused a lot of wars and humanity agreed to accept national boundaries to avoid war. "Nationalism [is] to be a form of politics and, therefore. that political analysis provides the key to a general understanding." John Breuilly p. ix.
Breuilly, John. Nationalism and the State. Manchester University Press, 1993. (cited 4288)
Haas, Ernst B. "What is nationalism and why should we study it?" International organization 40, no. 3(1986): 707-744.
Hutchinson, John, Anthony Douglas Smith, and Anthony D. Smith, eds. Nationalism. Oxford readers,
1994.
Tagore, Rabindranath. Nationalism. Penguin UK, 2017.
17 February 2022
https://hindutva.nz/the-rise-of-global-hinduphobia-academic-terrorism/
17 February 2022
Recently I came across this letter written by Mohan J. Dutta, Professor Massey University and many reacted to his writing without understanding why did he write and what was his motive.
My first reaction: it is not possible. Something is wrong somewhere, but It encouraged me to study in detail, for I am convinced that Hindus are not like this.
I read his biodata. Dutta is a very intelligent scholar. Dutta did not write his opinion but quoted books and publications published by many authors on this subject. In the last part, he suggests that cultural elements of Hindutva in Aotearoa (New Zealand in the Maori language) be closely examined and interrogated. Dutta further clarifies that it is vital in the backdrop of ongoing challenges of Islamophobia in New Zealand and globally. I do not see anything wrong in it. I agree with him that Hinduphobia should be examined in New Zealand to maintain harmony. My blessings to this young man for his intelligence and far-sightedness.
No sensible citizen/resident of a foreign nation of Hindu ethnicity can dare to act like this. Hindu ethnic residing in a foreign country can criticize Indian Hindu culture but can not dare to act against the interests of that country where Hindus migrated, for Hindus believe in Vasudhaive Kutumbkam (the world is one family) and Sarve Bhavantu Sukhaneh (all should be happy, healthy and prosper. (वसुधैव कुटुंबकम सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः).
India is united, for Hindus believe this ideology. Mahatma Gandhi (Gujarati Hindu) used this prayer knowing psychic of Hindus
रघुपति राघव राजा राम, पतितपावन सीता राम/
ईश्वर अल्लाह तेरो नाम, सबको सन्मति दे भगवन //
and did not appreciate the methods of violence to be adopted by Subhash Chander Bose (Bengali Hindu), though both were united against the British to get freedom. Gandhi insisted that the means to achieve freedom are as important as freedom.
What is Hindutva? How is it discussed in India and abroad? Does hatred exist in New Zealand between Hindu communities of the Indian diaspora? Is it real or artificial? If it is in New Zealand, then what about Europe, America, and Canada? It is quite interesting to do the research on Indian nationalism as a student at the University of Auckland who wants to resolve conflict around the world.
I understand that one constituent of the Indian diaspora may appreciate Modi and his policies and another may be against his policies. People from other provincial states, particularly the state in which Narender Bhai Modi is not popular and governed by another political party may not like him. This may be true for the Indian diaspora in other countries. Is there any connection between the Indian diaspora of first-generation residents and citizens with the political atmosphere in India? It is to be studied. How do second generation and third generation react to the development of politics in India? All are interesting questions to study.
"Shut the border, open the dialogue" by Sapna Samant and Mohan Dutta. This writing is about Covid - 19 and what precautions are required after understanding how India works. Nothing wrong with this article. The intentions of Mohan Dutta and Dr. Sapna Samant are in the interests of the New Zealanders.
https://e-tangata.co.nz/.../shut-the-border-open-the.../In Citizen Mohan J. Dutta writes on "Saffron Mainstreamed Through Political and Media Discourse: To reclaim India is to reclaim both the secular and socialist roots of the nation." Many people in India and in the Indian diaspora want to understand "whether India will be India". For this Mohan Dutta asks a question "What is the idea of India that needs to be defended with vigor?" Dutta wants to know how this idea is contemplated/imagined/discussed among the workers, farmers, Muslims. Nothing wrong is in this discussion. Dutta explains his childhood experience and his vision of India. He concluded his opinion that "To reclaim India is to reclaim both the secular and socialist roots of the nation, written into the constitution." Read
https://www.thecitizen.in/.../Saffron-Mainstreamed...I agree with him on this account also, but unluckily I cannot impose my decision on the people of India. Then the question arises what is the solution. People in democracy decide what they want and who should implement their ideology. India is a federal country and each state acts independently. Communists ruled Bengal from the 1970s onwards and then TMC, while Congress ruled India and other states of India directly or indirectly by joining other political parties. People voted for them and removed them from power. The media supported and opposed Congress and BJP. People are free to like and dislike. As of today Modi supported by BJP and RSS is the Prime Minister. Earlier was Manmohan Singh remotely controlled by Sonia Congress. Indira Gandhi wanted socialism with democracy and so on. Democracy facilitates new ideas and new platforms. Change is the law of nature.
According to my thinking nothing wrong with Dutta's white page theory. Your suggestions are welcome.
What about publications in New Zealand Herald about Hindutva and in India? In India, many publications are available against Modi governance by Lutiyan media and supporters of earlier politicians. I do not see anything wrong as people are free to express their opinion and influence the voters. Accordingly, voters may select politicians who govern them. People reelected Modi during the 2019 elections with more MPs than in 2014 confirming his policies.
Academics must earn their livelihood and must look with magnifying glasses and criticize and favor the governors in democracy. Criticism is the backbone of improvement and change in a democracy. I appreciate.
Media helps to spread knowledge to people. Masses get some material to read, discuss and pass time. In return, it helps in the change of governance. It is normal human behavior. Nothing is wrong with it. But Media should be careful and avoid emotional language that can induce conflict.
1. Print India. 9 September 2021.
5 Read what politicians talk about Hindutva
17 February 2022
"India is a vast country where people speak numerous languages. Under such circumstances, there is always room for disagreement. However, Hinduism is the common binding agent that keeps Indians from all parts of India together. Hindutva binds a person to live by core principles that value humanity and righteousness over everything else. Hindutva, an integral part of Sanatana Dharma, speaks in a language understood by all who espouse the qualities of Dharma with the sole aim of attaining Moksha. Hence, the terms Hindu and Hindutva are identical and interchangeable"
14 February 2022
Karnataka school bans Hijab. Muslim women group opposes and say "Hijab is their right." Management of one school in Karnatka had a dress code. Students will come to school in a particular dress. During elections in some states, some students wanted to come to school in Hijab. Management of the school objected to it. But some girls objected to this decision and came. These girls were supported by local political groups. In reaction to this move, some boys and girls came in saffron clothes.
Both are objectionable. Priyanka Gandhi, a Congress leader, told that women have the right to come to school in any dress, even in a bikini. The matter is in the Karnataka High Court. According to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh college/school management can decide what uniform code should be. Yogi insisted that the nation shall not be governed by Sheriat but by the constitution.
In India, people are accustomed to the tricks played by politicians during election time. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa elections' results shall guide the future of governance in India - good/goon governance.
The matter is discussed in the Pakistan assembly and by the leaders of OIC (Islamic leaders). (9) Facebook
13 February 2022
Why does Christophe Jaffrelot not write on the following issues? I am purchasing a book to study.
9 February 2022
In October, Sharma was named along with Dutta and others in a bogus "anti-Hindu" network map on Twitter claiming they were endangering Hindu lives and, most alarming of all, working for the Pakistan intelligence agency.
"It's flat out wrong," Sharma told the Herald. "You hear a lot about conspiracy theories, but being implicated in one is a whole different experience."
"The quarrel may seem foreign and esoteric, but Dutta says New Zealand's 2019 mosque attacks show there is no room for complacency when it comes to any form of extremism.
More importantly, he says, the public backlash against his white paper suggests Hindutva forces are alive and well in Aotearoa".
She knew the people behind the graphic would have trolled through her social media pages and employment history. What else did they know, and what would they do? She was terrified. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/massey-research-paper-on-hindutva-leads-to-trolling-persecution-and-threats/ETX6SQDHFMCYWSWODSK3UIXTQE/
9 February 20222
Jaipal Datta Facebook Hinduism v/s Hindutva
"After a controversy erupted over remarks made by senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid in his new book 'Sunrise Over Ayodhya: Nationhood in Our Times', the Congress seems to have got into more trouble with Rahul Gandhi saying that Hinduism and Hindutva are different things. Speaking virtually at a party function, he said, "Is there something common between Hindutva and Hinduism? What is the difference between Hinduism and Hindutva? If they are the same, why they have different names -- why then use the name of Hinduism, and not Hindutva." He asked, "Is there something common between what Guru Nanak, Kabir, Gandhiji, and King Ashoka said about the Hindutva ideology? The difference between Hinduism as we know it & Hindutva? Are they the same thing? Can they be the same thing? They are obviously two different things." Hinduism & Hindutva are different: Rahul. (2021, Nov 13). Free Press Journal, Retrieved from
http://ezproxy.auckland.ac.nz/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/magazines/hinduism-amp-hindutva-are-different-rahul/docview/2596822329/se-2?accountid=8424"Let me end with a very brief excerpt from President Richard von Weizsacker's extraordinarily wise and insightful speech given on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the end of WWII: 'The young and old generations must and can help each other to understand why it is vital to keep alive our memories. lt is not a case of coming to terms with the past. That's not possible. It cannot be subsequently modified or undone. However, anyone who closes his eyes to the past is blind to the present. Whoever refuses to remember one's inhumanity is prone to new risks of infection." Kiran Nagarkar. January 29, 2018. Constitution versus Cow. India Today. I add: One should believe and convey further, only after analyzing why it is written, by whom it is written, and for what purpose it is written.
8 February 2022
It is coincident that the politics of the Hijab and Uttar Pradesh Elections overlap in India. Only six girls are insisting that Hijab is their right. The high court may discuss this issue. In India, voters are accustomed to all these tricks before elections by the political parties to polarise and try to win the elections.
https://www.facebook.com/Vedicteacher/posts/50322820168514356 February 2022
Indian politics discuss openly Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist etc. Still people live together. People understand the politics played by miscreants.
5 February 2022
Corruption and mafia rule in Uttar Pradesh during Sonia Congress time explained by Yogi Adityanath. He said in the parliament that if parliament cannot provide him security he shall resign. He won with 50,000 votes,100,000 votes and 150,000 votes in each five year election. But mafia is targeting him and mafia is supported by political parties during 2008.
3 January 2022
"Over the past two decades, Hindu nationalism has been coupled with a form of national-populism that has proved to be potent at the polls―first in Gujarat and then in India at large. One man has been the driver of this change: Narendra Modi. He evolved a highly personalized political style, seducing Indians with the promise of development on the one hand and polarizing the electorate along ethnoreligious lines on the other. Both facets of his particular national populism were communicated directly to voters through numerous and diverse channels of communication that have come to saturate the public space. Drawing on original interviews conducted across India, Christophe Jaffrelot shows how Modi’s government has moved India toward a new form of democracy: an ethnic democracy that equates the majoritarian community with the nation and relegates Muslims and Christians to second-class citizens who are fair targets for vigilante groups. This muscular Hindu nationalism thrives on attacks against secularists, intellectuals, universities, and NGOs. Jaffrelot explains how the political system of India has acquired authoritarian features for other reasons too. Eager to govern not only in New Delhi, but also in the states, the government has centralized power at the expense of federalism and undermined institutions that were part of the checks and balances. Modi’s India is a sobering account of how a once-vibrant democracy has gone wrong". Christophe Jaffrelot. 3 January 2022. "Modi's India: Hindu Nationalism and the Rise of Ethnic Democracy" Westland Publishers.
"Over the past two decades, thanks to Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism has been coupled with a form of national-populism that has ensured its success at the polls, first in Gujarat and then in India at large. Modi managed to seduce a substantial number of citizens by promising them development and polarizing the electorate along ethno-religious lines. Both facets of this national-populism found expression in a highly personalized political style as Modi related directly to the voters through all kinds of channels of communication in order to saturate the public space.
Drawing on original interviews conducted across India, Christophe Jaffrelot shows how Modi's government has moved India toward a new form of democracy, an ethnic democracy that equates the majoritarian community with the nation and relegates Muslims and Christians to second-class citizens who are harassed by vigilante groups. He discusses how the promotion of Hindu nationalism has resulted in attacks against secularists, intellectuals, universities, and NGOs. Jaffrelot explains how the political system of India has acquired authoritarian features for other reasons, too. Eager to govern not only in New Delhi but also in the states, the government has centralized power at the expense of federalism and undermined institutions that were part of the checks and balances, including India's Supreme Court.
Modi's India is a sobering account of how a once-vibrant democracy can go wrong when a government-backed by popular consent suppresses dissent while growing increasingly intolerant of ethnic and religious minorities." 3 August 2021.
4 December 2021
A strain of Hindu nationalism, Hindutva, has grown in global prominence since 2014 under Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s BJP party. Now tensions are rising in the Indian community, both here and internationally, between those supporting Hindutva, and those concerned it promotes racism and Islamophobia.
At the center of the row in New Zealand is Massey University Professor Mohan J Dutta. He has written on how Hindutva thinking is being used to create a sense of pride in the Indian diaspora, yet is also leading to prejudice. Dutta has been the subject of online abuse, and a petition has been circulating, asking that Massey University and Dutta cease such publishing.
Dutta is himself a Hindu and says supporters of Hindutva wrongly conflate it with Hinduism, which is a far broader church.
Prof Mohan Dutta: the worrying rise of right-wing Hindutva thinking | RNZ
11 November 2021
On the special occasion of India’s 75 years of freedom, the iconic summit has been aptly themed, Celebrating India @75. Shaping India @100. We have with us the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal with the fiery Navika Kumar. Mr Kejriwal opens up on his party's regional plans in Goa, UP and other states. He also speaks on how Hindutva of the current times is not "true Hindutva." The session gets heated up when Navika asks some politically loaded questions. Tune in to watch eminent Indian leaders and their views on global matters of current importance at the Times Now Summit.
#TimesNowSummit #TimesNowSummit2021 #ArvindKejriwal
Arvind Kejariwal says that he is Hanuman Bhakt. What ever Ram says that is Hidutva. Hindutva is not raping, and dhamkana to others. Ram took jhuthe ber of . Hindutva Jodta hai todta hai. Bhagwan Ram achran is Hindutva. 120 crores of Indians believe in Hindutva. In political sphere how do you see Hindutva.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmjtyngyozI (3:58 to 8.00 Onwards)
Hindutva explained by Arvind Kejariwal Ram is Hindutva. True Hindutva is that Muslman worship Allah. Christian worship Christ and Hindu his 33 million Gods. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JoJSonrv3fs
5 October 2021
"This is so infectious that we see the self-styled anti-racist left using the image of the white damsel in distress at the hands of dark pagan savages. This was used more recently in its defence of Audrey Truschke, an American anti-Hindu academic who herself has links to far-right Christian missionaries. Yet that religious fervour is easily morphed into the secular humanist attack, because that secularism is itself the offspring of a once-dominant church and Christian theology.
Now whenever attacked, the Guardian wheel out their ‘coolies’ writers of Indian origin who as with the local collaborators with colonialist rule, know how to toe the line. But behind these puppets, it is the white master that controls the strings. Strangely enough, this anti-Hindu sentiment does not necessarily come from the masses. Indeed it is the white working-class who themselves are looked down upon by the woke writers of the Guardians, as mere ignorant, Brexit-supporting ‘chavs’. These ‘chavs’ are ironically derided as racist by the same newspaper that is infested with Hinduphobia.”
https://hindupost.in/world/hindu-human-rights-protests-outside-nz-embassy/
3 October 2021
Deep divisions are brewing within Aotearoa’s Indian diaspora, highlighting parallels to the mindsets that preceded the March 15 Christchurch terror attack. Those fighting the rise of a far-right Indian nationalist ideology have spoken out. But they worry no one is listening. Laura Walters reports.
Professor Mohan Dutta seems conflicted.
The polite Massey University academic thanks me, then thanks me again. He wants people to know about the rise of a far-right Indian nationalist movement that’s made its way into the New Zealand diaspora.
The rise of Hindutva and hate in Aotearoa's Indian diaspora | Stuff.co.nz by Laura Walters date 3 October 2021
27 September 2021
"Police are concerned about all forms of extremism in NZ that has the potential to manifest in threatening acts of violence."
In May, Dutta published a two-page white paper about Islamophobic elements in far-right Hindu nationalist ideology, or Hindutva, calling for careful examination of its presence in New Zealand.
Hindutva refers to a political ideology that seeks to establish a monolithic Hindu nation in India, a movement that has gained ground since Narendra Modi's nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014.
Police aware of concerns about far-right Indian nationalist groups in NZ - NZ Herald by Qiuyi Tan dated 27 September 2021.
15 September 2021
Populism Worldwide
"There has been an increase in populist parties and sentiments in North America, Europe, and Latin America over the last six years.
Populism can be explained using multiple different approaches. Some scholars argue that ideologically, populist governments differentiate between “the people” from “the elite”. This approach to populism also emphasizes that populism is usually paired with another ideology that defines “the people.” An example of an ideology often paired with right-wing populism is nativism, the belief in exclusionary policies protecting individuals born in a country over foreign-born people.
While populist effects are complex, they can be negative. For example, appealing only to the majority can have detrimental consequences on minority rights. This becomes even more dangerous when appeals to the majority limit “the people” to an ethnic or racial majority." With far right groups on the rise, we should keep an eye on populism this federal election (theconversation.com)
15 August 2021
Sabka Saath , Sabka Vishwas by Modi (4:34).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6dGUnBDK2s Youtube video 15 August 2021, 5:34.
19 May 2021
Mohan Dutta writes about cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia on his website CARE.
https://carecca.nz/wp-content/uploads/sites/68/2021/08/CARE_White_Paper_Issue_11_May_2021.pdf
20 November 2020
If you see the attempts of the government over the past year – the May 2020 economic stimulus package, the farmer bills, labour law reforms, October 2020 announcements and this month’s stimulus package – there is definitely an intention to work towards a stronger economy. However, almost every week, a hard right agenda item comes and dominates headlines. This takes attention away from real issues, gets India horrible international press, makes businesses nervous and most of all – damages the legacy of the government.
Like the hard left, the hard right exists and manages to make a lot of noise. However, at some point, both the hard left and hard right risk damaging governance. Any party in power has the responsibility to check its extreme elements, while somehow not upsetting its base. BJP needs to do it, as it risks spoiling its legacy despite all the good work.
Managing India’s hard right: Extraordinarily loyal to BJP, it’s also destroying the NDA government’s economic legacy (indiatimes.com) Chetan Bhagat 20 November 2020
24 August 2021
https://stophinduhate.org/hindu-haters-2/people/mohan-j-dutta/ https://www.facebook.com/Vedicteacher/posts/5057040551042248
24 February 2020
"Mohammad was still reeling from the shock when, just months after the Christchurch shootings, he started experiencing a form of prejudice he didn't think existed in Aotearoa. Indian immigrants, fuelled by recent political developments in their home country, started targeting Muslims with anti-Islamic posts in New Zealand-based Facebook groups".
"I've seen these posts. They're not just offensive, but also disturbingly close to home, because these Islamophobes live in New Zealand. And in a small society like ours, it's only too easy to find and harass those who speak out - which is why this piece is written by a migrant Muslim under a pen name, and Mohammad's name has been changed.
The surge in anti-Islam sentiment started thousands of kilometres away from New Zealand, with the introduction in India of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and a proposed National Register for Citizens (NRC).
The act grants Indian citizenship to religious minorities from neighbouring countries - except Muslims
The proposed national register aims to document all legal citizens of India so those in the country unlawfully can be deported. For most of those whose homes were destroyed in incidents like the Gujarat riots, producing these documents is impossible: one of them is Mohammad's sister, a woman who was born in India and has spent her entire life there.
There have been protests around the world, including New Zealand, against the CAA and NRC for their discrimination against Muslims. In New Zealand this seems to have incensed Kiwi Indian supporters of the hard right BJP-led government that introduced the law".
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/02/india-s-ugly-hindu-islamophobia-arrives-in-new-zealand.html by Shahid S.
23 February 2020
Arif Mohmad Khan speaks about Hindu culture in India. Khan is known to stand up for equal rights. He quotes Rabinder Nath Tagore, Sarvpalli Radhakrishnan. Nehru was critical of secularism. His talk is in Hindi but worth listening to by Indians. Spiritual democracy is in the blood of Indians. Secularism was defined after democracy in the west. Secularism in India is before thousand years. Indian democracy by nature accepts many cultures. एकम सम विप्रा बहुधा (विविधता )विदन्ति" Truth is one. It can have many opinions. Nehru said that this is Indian way of life. The Indian way of life accepts all cultures. Indians believe in rebirth and Karma Theory.
Blasphemy does not have any word in Sanskrit Vedic language. There is no Kafir word in the Hindu religion.
In Hindu Sanskriti, there is no "other". See all with the same rules.
India is known for centuries for knowledge.
"यूनानो मिस्र ओ रुमा, सब मिट गए जहाँ से /
बाकी मगर है अब तक नामो निशां हमारा//
कुछ बात है की हस्ती मिटती नहीं हमारी /
सदियों रहा है दुश्मन दौरे जमां हमारा //" (He explains about the culture of Hindustan and says that India was known for her Knowledge (10:33). Literature of 6th and 7th century writes about this.
"अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि " (16:47). I am atman (आत्मां) not the body. And the same atman lives in you. So this was the knowledge. India was always the source of knowledge and not the architecture of Rome or the comforts of Iran. It is universalism. Values that are eternal everlasting is Sanatani culture. Indians kept these words alive till today.
India was always secular of Indian religious style (19:12). The secularism of France is different from than secularism definition of America. Secularism is deeply engraved in Sanathan Dharma. Gandhi and Sarv Palli Radha Krishnan were spiritual. India cannot exist with imported ideas. It is not actual. Indian political democracy was not there but it was spiritual democracy (23:17). Indian culture for many centuries respect and accepts diversity एकम सद (सत), विप्रा बहुधा विदन्ति (25:12 to 26:14). [Trith is one, each intellectual explains differently].
Citizen Amendment Act: Why is there so much negativity on CAA (36:34 onwards)? Khan explains and blames leadership before 1947 and after 1947. Read the report of the Aurat organization of Pakistan.
13 December 2018
"While liberals and leftists quickly united against the rise of the far-right, they chose to largely ignore the rise of Hindu nationalism in the world’s largest secular democracy. Especially after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the necessity of expanding the anti-fascist praxis to include all forms of racism, from anti-Semitism to Islamophobia, was emphasized by many. However, the opposition to Hindu nationalism has not yet been made part of the broader movement, despite the well-documented suffering of India’s minorities under BJP’s rule".
"Instead, the idea that India is a “Hindu nation” is being accepted as a given by the majority of liberals. The fact that India’s constitution defines the state as “secular” is being ignored, and Hindu nationalism is being presented as a benevolent movement despite ample evidence to the contrary".
Why white supremacists and Hindu nationalists are so alike | The Far Right | Al Jazeera by Aadita Chaudhury | Al Jazeera News | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Malegaon
Congress party was ruling Maharashtra till 26 September 2014. Only for a while, BJP ruled from 14 March 1995 till 17 October 1999. On 8 November 2006 Malegaon bombing took place.2007 Samjahota Express bombing and 29 September 2008 Malegaon blast took. 26 November 2008 Pakistan-trained terrorist attacked Taj hotel in Mumbai.
In 2008 Resident of India was Pratibha Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari (his brother is in jail for his unlawful activities), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Chief Justice K.G.Balakrishnan and President of Congress was Sonia Gandhi - wife of Rajive Gandhi Son of Indira Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi was from Italy or East European country - Christian. During this period political vendetta and corruption in India was at peak. Due to this even Lt Col Shrikant Purohit and Sadhvi Pragya were arrested and named the key conspirator in Malegaon Bombings case of 2008. On 23 September 2011 The supreme court rejected the bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya. On August 21, and December 27, 2017 The Supreme court drops MCOCA charges against Sadhvi and Lt. Col Purohit.
Bidwai publishes that "terrorism in India is an enterprise run mainly, if not exclusively, by Islamic extremists. The rise of Hindutva terrorism cannot be seen in isolation from the climate of divisiveness and the culture of hate that the Bhartiya Janta Party has consciously promoted in its cynical pursuit of power." [Bidwai, Praful. Confronting the Reality of Hindutva Terrorism. Economic and Political Weekly 43, no. 47 (2008): 10-13. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40278200
Ansari leaked out the information of RAW agents in Iran to Iranian Intelligence as per RAW papers. https://www.opindia.com/2019/07/hamid-ansari-raw-officer-tehran-iran/ It may be a coincidence that terrorists were given a free passage to Pakistan when the Home Minister of India was Mufti from Jammu and Kashmir. https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/ex-raw-officers-want-pm-act-hamid-ansaris-anti-national-acts
His brother was Mukhtar Ansari, brother of ex-Vice President of India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmI3DAonRk
N K Sood has served 30+ Years in Research & Analysis Wing. He has served in countries like Iran, UK & many other. In an explosive interview given exclusively to Defensive Offence, he gets candid & talks about Dawood & his links in Indian Politics. Corruption was anonymous with Congress. N.K. Sood explains about corruption during Congress time. Mafia is supported by politicians. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60k-gGQ2pC4
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https://www.indiaknowledge.org/understanding-hindutva-and-hinduophobia 4/09/2021 · Hinduphobia is a set of prejudiced, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviours towards Hindus that is borne out of misunderstanding Hinduism. In more recent years, Hinduphobic reactions have tried to suppress the increasing popularity of Hindu way of living and practices such as the Yoga.
https://hindutva.nz/the-rise-of-global-hinduphobia-academic-terrorism https://www.hinduhumanrights.info/media-release-hindu-students-unsafe... 9/09/2021 · The paper titled ‘Cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia’ was authored by Prof. Mohan J. Dutta, Dean’s Chair Professor in Communication, School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing, Massey University. The paper was a part of the CARE White Paper Series published by the School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing.
https://theprint.in/india/dismantle-hindutva-vs-understand-hinduphobia... 9/09/2021 · Titled ‘Understanding Hindutva and Hinduphobia’, the conference, organised by the India Knowledge Consortium (INK), brought together academics and experts in the field of history and religious studies to counter what they fear were distortions of history maligning Hindu culture to perpetuate Hinduphobia.
https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/hinduphobia-conference-series-set... https://www.indiaknowledge.org/understanding-hindutva-and-hinduophobia 4/09/2021 · This session will elucidate on the concept of Hindutva from a neutral lens. 2. The Origins of Hinduphobia. Hinduphobia is a set of prejudiced, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviours towards Hindus that is borne out of misunderstanding Hinduism.
Hindutva on the other hand is simply broken down into ... including those with social, cultural, and political ideologies. Furthermore, the infographic showed Hindu and Hindutva as ... Normalizes Hinduphobia by repeating/ repackaging racist colonial theories and ignoring contrary evidence SF Chronicle relies on outlandish claims and ...
https://www.cohonz.org/post/community-concern-about-care-white-paper... 26/11/2021 · [Updated] Community Concern about Care White Paper 'Cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia' ... We are raising a collective voice against the targeting of Hindus and the promotion of Hinduphobia in New Zealand by Mohan J Dutta of Massey University with the full backing and support of the University under the guise of Academic freedom. ...
https://www.organiser.org/india-news/dismantling-vs-criticizing... 17/09/2021 · Dismantling Vs Criticizing: Dismantling Global Hindutva, Savarkar and Hinduphobia. Supporters of the “Dismantling Global Hindutva” (DGH) conference often argued that ‘Hindutva and Hinduism are distinct. Hindutva is a narrow political ideology whereas Hinduism is a broad-based religious tradition…..it is offensive to conflate the two ...
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3/10/2021 · The Hindutva machine spouts hate against minority groups, like Muslims, women and so-called “lower-caste” Indians. Since he wrote the white paper, Cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia , the ...
https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-hate-glossary Hinduphobia or anti-Hindu hatred is the irrational fear of, hostility towards, or discrimination against Hindus and Hinduism. Both have a tragically long history which continues to this day across the globe and are fueled by a range of factors, including: religious intolerance, religious exclusivism, a lack of religious literacy, misrepresentation in the media, academic bias still …
https://satyaagrah.com/religion/hindu/942-lack-of-awareness-among... 27/12/2021 · The ‘Dismantling Global Hindutva’ (DGH) conference may in fact have helped open the eyes of many somnolent Hindus to the reality of Hinduphobia . The awakening was spurred on by vigilant Hindu groups like the Hindu American Foundation, Hindus on Campus, and Coalition of Hindus of North America.
https://www.nriherald.com/post/hinduphobia-petition-newzealand-nri... 30/09/2021 · Petition EN 3280 has been filed at the Australian Parliament which requests to Recognise Hinduphobia
https://aseemamag.com/combating-hinduphobia-protecting-the-hindu-identity 8/04/2020 · Hindutva: Hindutva was an ideology that was conceived by Savarkar and later spread by political and social groups. It is not a religion, which comes with numerous sects, sub sects, traditions, belief and customs. Hindutva is understood as an identity of the Hindu culture, which incorporates the values of Hinduism.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300420720/the-rise-of-hindutva-and...
3/10/2021 · The Hindutva machine spouts hate against minority groups, like Muslims, women and so-called “lower-caste” Indians. Since he wrote the white paper, Cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia , the ...
https://understandinghinduphobia.org/working-definition 21/06/2021 · Working Definition of Hinduphobia. Hinduphobia is a set of antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Hindus that may manifest as prejudice, fear, or hatred. Hinduphobic rhetoric reduces the entirety of Sanatana Dharma to a rigid, oppressive, and regressive tradition.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/dismantle-hindutva-vs-understand... 9/09/2021 · ‘Hindutva vs Hinduphobia ... in the field of history and religious studies to counter what they fear were distortions of history maligning Hindu culture to perpetuate Hinduphobia. ...
https://www.dharmadispatch.in/commentary/hinduphobia-is-growing-and... The cultural studies researcher Sarah Gates has written that the term “Hinduphobia” has been in use since at least 1883. This is a very important finding. Unfortunately, with all the petty scuffling on “our side” for credit and echo-chamber caste-status, even the basic homework has been neglected, much to the advantage of those institutionally mendacious armies of Hindupobia.
https://countercurrents.org/2022/02/american-critics-of-hindu-nationalism-risk... 17 hours ago · As American awareness and, consequently, criticism of Hindu nationalism (or “Hindutva
https://cohna.org/cryinghindutva Additionally, cultural studies researcher Sarah Louise Gates has traced the usage of the term “Hinduphobia” going back to the late 19 th century and into early 20 th century (e.g., a snapshot from York Newspaper March 20, 1883. Source: Sarah Louise Gates and …
https://carecca.nz/media/opinion-the-communicative-strategies-of-hindutva Hindutva, a political ideology that seeks to construct India in the structure of ... rooted in the desire to create a Hindu nation that is organised on the principles of the European nation-state through cultural hegemony that homogenises the ... constructing references to Hinduphobia, in seeking to assert its cultural hegemony in the ...
https://satyaagrah.com/global/global-politics/856-hinduphobia-to-hindumisia... 17/12/2021 · Despite formally differentiating between Hinduism and Hindutva, an unholy alliance of evangelical groups, woke liberals and Islamists is trying to label all those standing up for Hindu rights as Hindutva activists and Islamophobes. This is how anti-Semitism begins, by de-humanising people and imagining the worst about them.
https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-current-affairs-news/opinion... 11/09/2021 · Opinion: Hinduphobia Is Being Weaponized For The Defense of Hindutva. Unlike some people who want you to believe that Hindu supremacism is a product of the past decade or so, the truth is clear: its existence is over a century old. Currently, the RSS is the largest and oldest fascist organization in the world. Md Asif Khan.
https://bharatabharati.in/2021/09/25/hinduphobia-deconstructing-the... 25/09/2021 · In a liberal democracy, self-criticism is an asset, not a liability. But Hinduphobia is not self-criticism. It is an extreme, anarchic form of hate. - Minhaz Merchant With PM Modi's first in-person bilateral meeting with the United States President Joe Biden in Washington this week, expect a surge in Modiphobia and Hinduphobia. I'm not a…
https://www.reddit.com/.../hindu_life_view_symbols_hindutva_spotting r/hinduism. Sanātana Dharma (Devanagari: सनातन धर्म meaning "eternal dharma") is the original name of Hinduism. It is considered to be the oldest living religion in the world. Hinduism is often called a "way of life", and anyone sincerely following that way of life can consider themselves to be a Hindu. What this way of life ...
https://www.aotearoaprogressiveindians.org/a_response_to_hindu_youth... In conflating Hindutva with Hinduism, the Hindu Youth press release mirrors the strategy of Hindutva organizations in India and in other parts of the world, producing the smokescreen of Hinduphobia to silence the criticism of a fascist ideology. They even throw in a term Hindumisia that is in vogue in the Hindutva twitter sphere.
https://medium.com/india-link/hinduphobia-is-not-real-hindu-hatred-is... 14/11/2021 · Hinduphobia is a fancy name ... Hindutva means “Being ... Hindus have already faced extinction in the past — India is the only country that managed to …
https://sabrangindia.in/article/hinduphobia-construct-silence-critics... 9/09/2021 · Hinduphobia is a construct to silence the critics of Hindutva Right in India. “Hinduphobia” is a term coined to counterweight "Islamophobia" that represents deeply entrenched racism against the followers of Islam, especially in the post 9/11 scenario. The recent protest against the New Democratic leader Jagmeet Singh in Burnaby, and the ...
https://bharatabharati.in/2021/09/25/hinduphobia-deconstructing-the... 25/09/2021 · In a liberal democracy, self-criticism is an asset, not a liability. But Hinduphobia is not self-criticism. It is an extreme, anarchic form of hate. - Minhaz Merchant With PM Modi's first in-person bilateral meeting with the United States President Joe Biden in Washington this week, expect a surge in Modiphobia and Hinduphobia. I'm not a…
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kerala/comments/lpsmxx/hinduphobia_is_real Hinduphobia is real. Culture. And so is Islamophobia and Christianophobia or whatever the term for the latter is, and I'm tired of pretending like they don't exist. This isn't a hate post. It's an incoherent rant, and hopefully a step towards dialogue about the increasing intolerance against religion of all kinds, but I'd completely understand ...
https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/hindu-right-academic-freedom 1/12/2021 · The Hindu American Foundation (HAF), an advocacy group for the Hindu right based in Washington, D.C., led protests arguing that academic critiques of Hindutva
32. Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit confirms that he was falsely implicated.
According to Brigadier Raj Kumar (Retired), who was the nodal officer of the army in the Malegaon blast case, the army inquiry did not find any evidence that Col Purohit had supplied RDX for the blast while he couldn't explain possession of an illegal weapon at his residence. n the letter written to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by Lt Col Purohit in December 2013 from the Navi Mumbai jail, Lt Col Purohit claimed that he was beaten mercilessly and threatened in order to own up to a crime he never was guilty of. The Army officer also alleged that he was held in illegal detention. Notably, the claim by Lt Col Purohit was investigated by the NHRC. Officers who have been named in the letter have already responded and given their explanations to the human rights panel. However, it is the first time that the original copy of the letter is under public scrutiny. Also Read - 22,000 Patients & Employees Left Without Food An Medicines: Mamata Banerjee A complaint has been sent to the Prime Minister’s office by an activist named Neeraj Gunde, who has sought a probe into the matter. Meanwhile, speaking to a news source, Lt Col Purohit stood by his claims and confirmed all the allegations he has made, “It’s there in the letter,” he said. On August 17, last year, Purohit had told the Supreme Court that he had been rotting away in jail for nine years after being caught in a “political crossfire”. The apex court had granted him bail, even though the Bombay High Court did not stand by this decision.
https://hwnews.in/news/national-news/lt-col-shrikant/45263?infinitescroll=1 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/delhi/story/lieutenant-colonel-shrikant-prasad-purohit-2008-malegaon-blast-case-upa-government-1035602-2017-09-01
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