The rise of Hindutva: How the RSS reshaped India
This video explores how RSS-backed parties, particularly BJP, have advanced the vision of a Hindu Rashtra
Karachi Desk
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In this video, Nukta Senior Correspondent Faisal Khan delves into the origins and rise of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization founded in 1925, and its growing influence on Indian politics and society. Tracing its ideological roots to Hindutva, the video explores how RSS-backed parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have shaped majoritarian narratives, targeted religious minorities—especially Muslims—and advanced the vision of a Hindu Rashtra.
From the demolition of the Babri Masjid to the 2002 Gujarat riots under Narendra Modi’s leadership, and the surge in hate crimes and discrimination against minorities in recent years, this report critically examines how religious nationalism is reshaping India. It also draws connections to international events, such as the 2022 Hindu-Muslim riots in Leicester, UK, highlighting the global echoes of Hindutva ideology.
A timely investigation into the politics of identity, nationalism, and exclusion, both within and beyond India’s borders.
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