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Title Rise of Hindu Nationalism: Implications for Secularism in India

Author(s) Ehtisham-ul-Hassan

Abstract ABSTRACT There is a rapid rise of Hindu Nationalism in India especially under the regime of Narendra Modi. This rise of Hindu Nationalism is against the Secular and liberal values of the Indian State and, therefore, it is damaging the secular and liberal image of India at international level in front of international community. Moreover, it is also causing severe problems for the Indian minorities especially Muslims, Christians and Dalits. This rapid rise of Hindu nationalism is not only a threat for Indian minorities but it is also making regional stability and peace at stake, so the study has also discussed the threats for regional peace and stability due to rise of Hindu Nationalism in India. Further, this study has mainly discussed the recent developments in India during the BJP government under Narendra Modi especially the situation after the annexation of State of Jammu and Kashmir, CAA and NRC bills, Ayodhva verdict, pro-Hindu policies of the BJP and other issues which are against the fundamentals of Secularism. The Secular Indian State has been taken over by the followers of Hindutva ideology. Now they are trying to transform the Secular State of India into the Hindu Majoritarian Nationalist State. The Hindu majoritarian nationalists under the umbrella of BJP government are threatening the fundamentals of secularism. The rise of Hindu nationalists has sever implications for Indian minorities as well as for the future of secularism in India. This has also affected secular image of India at international level. Additionally, the strong influence of the ideology of RSS over PM Modi and its government is creating regional security further threatening the stability of the region. Today, Indian State is facing criticism over its discriminatory dealings with the minorities as the RCA and CAA acts attract severe criticism across the globe. Further, the UN Security Council, EU, the UN commission for Independent Religions and many other important international organizations are raising concerns on the violations of human rights especially in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. All these events indicate that secularism is at stake in India under BJP government and it is continuously destroying its image due to its harsh policies.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2021-11-30

Subject International Relations

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