Saffronization of India? Hindutwa ideology in the rule of Narendra Modi in 2014–2021 Cover Image

Szafranizacja Indii? Hindutwa w rządach Narendry Modiego w latach 2014–2021
Saffronization of India? Hindutwa ideology in the rule of Narendra Modi in 2014–2021

Author(s): Tomasz Okraska
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Hindutwa; Hinduism; Islam; Muslims; Modi

Summary/Abstract: In the era of Narendra Modi’s rule in India, we are dealing with a significant increase in the importance of Hinduva. This applies not only to the rhetoric and practice of goverment’s actions, but also to the general change of the socio-political climate. It can be said about the transition of the said ideology to the Indian mainstream. In turn, the most important threads related to the interpretation of Hinduva are distrust towards the followers of Islam and the desire to subordinate them to the Hindu majority. From this conviction and electoral calculation follow further anti-Muslim actions, whether taken directly by Modi’s government, or approved by it, or at least not blocked. The situation of Indian Muslims has deteriorated significantly in so many fields since 2014 that the use of “saffronization of India” to illustrate this phenomenon seems appropriate. It means glorifying the role of the followers of the Hindu religion in India, while diminishing the importance of other religious groups, especially in the historical context.

  • Issue Year: 33/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 131-155
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Polish