Hindutva

A form of right-wing Hindu nationalism

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Hindutva is the predominant form of Hindu nationalism in India. The principle of Hindutva was founded and popularised by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1923. It is championed by the Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other organisations, collectively called the Sangh Parivar. The Hindutva movement has been described as a variant of "right-wing extremism" and as "almost fascist in the classical sense", adhering to a disputed concept of homogenised majority and cultural hegemony. Some dispute the fascist label, and suggest Hindutva is an extreme form of "conservatism" or "ethnic absolutism".

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'Love jihad a cancer': Union minister wants law in Bihar like UP, MP, others Union minister Giriraj Singh commented on the issue of 'love jihad' and the plans of many states to formulate laws against it. 'Love jihad' is a conspiracy to convert Hindu women, alleged by some.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:02Published 2 days ago

Watch: New 'cow cabinet' in Madhya Pradesh, after 'love jihad' law plan The Shivraj Chouhan-led government in Madhya Pradesh has decided to set up a 'cow cabinet' for the 'protection and promotion' of cattle in the state. Chief Minister Chouhan tweeted about the decision,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:47Published 6 days ago

‘Don’t need any party to certify Shiv Sena's hindutva’: Sanjay Raut slams BJP The Shiv Sena was and will always remain "Hindutvawadi" and does not need a certificate on its commitment to the ideology from anyone, the party's Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Raut, said on Tuesday. He made.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:08Published 1 week ago

All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha members start signature Shiva Sena doesn't need certification from any party: Sanjay Raut slams Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 17 slammed BJP on Hindutva issue, he said that Shiv Sena doesn't need to get our Hindutva certified from any party. "We were, we are and we will always be.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

'Love jihad angle in Ballabhgarh murder...': Haryana CM on new law after Yogi Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar commented on the recent murder of a 21-year-old college student in Ballabhgarh. The CM said that a 'love jihad' angle was being suggested in the crime. Three.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:03Published 3 weeks ago

'Ram Naam Satya journey will begin...': UP CM Yogi's warning on 'love jihad' Following an Allahabad High Court order regarding religious conversion and marriages, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister issued a warning. During a speech on October 31, Yogi Adityanath said that his.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:51Published 3 weeks ago

Munger firing incident is an attack on Hindutva: Sanjay Raut Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut called Munger firing incident an attack on Hindutva. He said, "Munger firing incident is an attack on Hindutva. If such an incident would have had happened in Maharashtra,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published on October 30, 2020

'Why no Bharat Ratna for Savarkar...': Shiv Sena vs BJP in Hindutva debate Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's criticism in a debate over 'Hindutva'. On the occasion of Dussehra, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray had.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:16Published on October 26, 2020

No comparison between Uddhav's Hindutva and RSS Hindutva: BJP leader Ashish Shelar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Shelar said that Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray can't compare his Hindutva with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s Hindutva. "Shiv Sena's.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published on October 26, 2020

‘Seems only Maharashtra & West Bengal have Governors’: Sanjay Raut lashes out Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has lashed out at the Governors of Maharashtra & West Bengal. Sanjay Raut said that Governors are the political agents of the President as they do political work. Raut.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:20Published on October 16, 2020

Watch: Sanjay Raut counters Governor Koshyari over ‘secular’ jibe at Uddhav Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut responded to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s “secular” comment. Raut said the prime minister, President, governor, chief ministers taking oath have to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:29Published on October 15, 2020

'Nobody wants to keep temples shut, we've to save people's lives': Sanjay Raut Speaking to ANI about 'Saamana' article on Maharashtra Governor, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "The nature of our Constitution and posts of the Prime Minister, President and Governor are secular... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:40Published on October 15, 2020

Governor Vs CM Uddhav spar over reopening of temples; BJP holds protests Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray are engaged in a war of words over the issue of reopening places of worship in the state. After Governor Koshyari wrote to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:30Published on October 13, 2020

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RSS chief's views on Hindutva broad, inclusive: Shiv Sena Shiv Sena on Tuesday lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Hindutva as being broad and inclusive, adding he has given a befitting reply to those who feel that anyone not with the BJP is not.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2020

Sena's Hindutva 'adulterated' in company of Congress-NCP: BJP The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's Hindutva has got "adulterated" in the company of its new allies NCP and the Congress, and the party now needs a "certificate" on the ideology from the BJP-RSS,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2020
Those questioning our Hindutva were hiding with tail between legs during Babri demolition: Uddhav Thackeray IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2020
Hindutva is the essence of this nation: Mohan Bhagwat "The 'swa' or 'self' in 'Swadeshi' refers to the same Hindutva. That spirit or 'swa' should be the compass directing our intellectual brainstorming and plans of action," he added. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2020

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's address on Dussehra: Key points RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the organisation acknowledges the country as Hindu and Hindutva as the essence of this country's selfhood. The RSS chief addresses the Sangh's 'swayamsevaks' or.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2020
Letter war may help BJP dent Sena’s Hindutva credentials BJP is hoping that the letter war between governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over reopening of religious places in Maharashtra would come as a shot in its arm as it is.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 15, 2020
We don't need lessons on Hindutva: Raut on Guv's letter to CM IndiaTimes - Published on October 13, 2020
Maharashtra temple reopening: Uddhav Thackeray vouches for Hindutva in war of words with Governor Koshyari Bharatiya Janata Party is holding demonstrations across the state demanding re-opening of temples. DNA - Published on October 13, 2020

Amid relief, BJP mum on verdict The acquittal of senior BJP and other Hindutva faces in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case on Wednesday was welcomed by BJP functionaries named in the case, but the party did not issue any formal.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 1, 2020
PM arrives in Ayodhya to lay foundation stone of Ram temple The ground-breaking ceremony by PM Modi for the temple's construction, in the presence of Hindutva movement leaders, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, is being held on a day which coincides with the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 5, 2020
Back in Ayodhya after 29 years, PM Modi to lay first Ram temple brick today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform ‘bhoomi pujan’ as part of 15-minute rituals to formally mark the start of Ram temple construction in Ayodhya on Wednesday, bringing to culmination a.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 4, 2020	Invite all Babri mosque demolition accused to Ram temple 'bhumi pujan': Hindutva outfit chief IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2020
Hindutva leader Tapan Ghosh dies battling Covid-19 A former RSS leader, Ghosh is the second politician in the state to die due to Covid-19. Last month, Trinamool Congress MLA succumbed to the contagion. Condoling Ghosh's death, senior BJP leader Swapan.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2020	There is 'tsunami of Hindutva hate', says Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha Participating in a discussion in Lok Sabha on the Delhi violence, he urged Hindus to "save the soul" of the country and claimed that around 1,100 Muslims are under illegal detention. Owaisi said.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2020
Shiv Sena slams BJP for criticising Uddhav Thackeray over Ayodhya visit An editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the BJP in Maharashtra is baffled because the Shiv Sena, despite joining hands with its ideological opponent Congress, has not distanced itself from.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2020	Split with BJP, not Hindutva, says Uddhav Thackeray Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday evening offered prayers at the Ram Lalla makeshift temple at Ayodhya’s Ramjanmabhoomi site, marking 100 days in power with a reiteration that.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2020
BJP questions Uddhav Thackeray's silence on Savarkar, Muslim quota The BJP on Saturday hit out at Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over his claim that his party, the Shiv Sena, had walked away from the NDA but not from the ideology of Hindutva. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2020	Thackeray urges UP govt to allot land for Maharashtra Bhavan in Ayodhya, Sena gives Rs 1cr for Ram Temple Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray while talking to media in Ayodhya reiterated that his party distanced BJP and not Hindutva. Thackeray also urged Uttar Pradesh’s.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2020
Assam: Silchar college lecturer sent to jail for abusing Sanatan dharma, calling PM Modi 'mass murderer' Sengupta, an alumnus of Kolkata's Presidency College, had earlier, too, posted statements like "Hindutva is Cancer. Wake up, people". Now the guest lecturer remains locked up with 15 more jailbirds.. DNA - Published on March 1, 2020	SC to consider revisiting ‘Hindutva’ definition case The Supreme Court said it would expedite hearing on a pending petition seeking revisiting the court’s earlier definition of ‘Hindutva’ as a way of life and hear arguments for and against the plea.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2020
CPI, RJD workers 'purify' Ambedkar statue 'defiled' by Giriraj Singh in Bihar's Begusarai CPI and RJD workers claimed that Ambedkar statue was "defiled" by Giriraj Singh, the Begusarai MP known for his hardline Hindutva. DNA - Published on February 15, 2020	Shiv Sena doesn't need to change its flag to prove Hindutva: Uddhav Thackeray In a dig at his estranged cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray who is apparently reshaping his politics with the Hindutva agenda in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the Shiv.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2020Also reported by •DNA
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Shiv Sena vs MNS: Who will win the 'Hindutva' space? The battle between Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over who gets the title of 'Hindutva' ideologue has intensified DNA - Published on January 27, 2020	Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh should be thrown out of India, says Shiv Sena in mouthpiece Saamna The Sena also attacked MNS chief Raj Thackeray for changing the party flag colour and shifting to Hindutva. DNA - Published on January 25, 2020
Pakistani, Bangladeshi Muslims should be 'thrown out' from country: Shiv Sena The party made the statement in the wake of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's remarks that his party will take out a huge rally on February 9 in Mumbai to drive "illegal.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2020	Pak desperate as world has seen through its double standards: Govt The government on Thursday hit out at Pak PM Imran Khan for raising Kashmir in Davos and said Islamabad was acting in a desperate manner that the world could see through its double standards on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2020
After Savarkar, Bal Thackeray espoused Hindutva: Sanjay Raut IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2020	We believe in the Constitution, don't want to change anyone's religion: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat This unity lies in the diversity of the country, Bhagwat said, adding that this is what the RSS defines as 'Hindutva'. DNA - Published on January 19, 2020
Even 10 generations after Rahul Gandhi will not be able to match Savarkar's courage: Smriti Irani "Veer" Savarkar was a freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue and is greatly respected by the BJP. DNA - Published on January 18, 2020	Savarkar a thought which will never lose relevance: Fadnavis Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar was "not just a person but a thought" which will never lose its relevance. IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2020
Remarks on Savarkar ‘abhorrent’, says BJP Furious at Congress Seva Dal’s insinuation of Hindutva icon Veer Savarkar's relationship with Nathuram Godse, BJP termed it “abhorrent”. “Congress should be ashamed of such remarks ... they are.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2020	BJP indulged in dirty politics to consolidate 'Hindutva votebank': Sitaram Yechury IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2020
Hindutva right connotation for Hindus: RSS leader in book IndiaTimes - Published on January 2, 2020	Mayawati accuses Congress of duplicity for continuing alliance with Sena Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday accused the Congress of practising duplicity by keeping its alliance intact with Shiv Sena in Maharastra despite the Hindutva party support to Citizenship.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2019
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After scoring on Kashmir, Amit Shah plays the Hindutva striker again Responding to the opposition’s charge that the bill excluded Muslims while granting citizenship on the ground of religious persecution to six minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2019	Will never give up Hindutva ideology: Uddhav Thackeray Congress and NCP may have joined forces with Shiv Sena on the latter’s promise that it will commit to secularism, but just a day after clearing the floor test, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said in.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2019
Shiv Sena will not deviate from Hindutva, says Uddhav IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2019	'Won't ever leave it': Uddhav Thackeray asserts his 'Hindutva' ideology Thackeray's Shiv Sena has committed to "uphold the secular values enshrined in the Constitution" as part of the CMP for the Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government. DNA - Published on December 1, 2019
Do your job, fight brazen growth of Hindutva in Bengal: Asaduddin Owaisi slams Mamata Banerjee's 'false equivalence' A war of words had erupted between Mamata Banerjee and Owaisi earlier on Tuesday. DNA - Published on November 22, 2019	This is an alliance of opportunism, won't stay for long, says Nitin Gadkari on NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena ties He further added that the BJP and Shiv Sena alliance was based on ideology of Hindutva, and even today both parties don't have much ideological differences. DNA - Published on November 22, 2019
Shiv Sena member seeks Bharat Ratna for Savarkar, Birsa Munda A Shiv Sena member in Lok Sabha on Thursday demanded Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Union government, for Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar and tribal icon Birsa Munda... IndiaTimes - Published on November 21, 2019	Shiv Sena likely to adopt 'soft-Hindutva' approach in coalition government, in line with Congress-NCP's demands: Sources The draft was finalised on Thursday after several rounds of discussions between the three parties over the last two days. DNA - Published on November 16, 2019
Confident that Shiv Sena will change Congress' stance on Hindutva: Savarkar's grandson on Maha coalition Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress have finalised a draft Common Minimum Programme (CMP) and are headed towards forming a coalition government in Maharashtra. DNA - Published on November 15, 2019	BJP dig: Up to Shiv Sena to fit 'Hindutva' agenda in CMP with Congress The BJP on Wednesday appeared needling its ally-turned-political rival Shiv Sena, which is trying to stitch up a coalition government in Maharashtra with ideologically incompatible Congress and NCP, on.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2019

Hindutva

A form of right-wing Hindu nationalism

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