Modi's India
Modi's India

Author: Christophe Jaffrelot

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2023-04-11

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 0691247900

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A riveting account of how a popularly elected leader has steered the world's largest democracy toward authoritarianism and intolerance 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.

Terrifying Vision
Terrifying Vision

Author: Jyotirmaya Sharma

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780670999507

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Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar (1906-73) Was The Second Sarsanghachalak Or Supreme Guide Of The Hindu Nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (Rss), A Position He Held For Thirty-Three Years. Though He Was Not Its Founder, He Cast The Organization In His Own Image, And Remains To This Day The Most Influential Ideologue Not Only Of The Rss But Also Of All The Organizations Inspired By It Including The Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp), Which Led The Country S Ruling Coalition From 1999 To 2004. This Unprecedented And Extremely Important Book Is Perhaps The First To Examine Golwalkar S Thought And His Legacy Closely And Critically. Focusing On The Arguments Delineated In The Writings And Speeches Of Golwalkar, Jyotirmaya Sharma Questions The Assumptions Upon Which The Ideologues And Champions Of Hindutva Seek To Establish A Hindu Nation In India. As It Highlights How Much These Arguments Derive From Eighteenth-And Nineteenth-Century Indologists, And How Closely They Parallel Fascist Ideology, The Book Unravels The Confusion, Intolerance And Intellectual Deficit That Has Gone Into Hindu Nationalist Thinking. It Comes To The Conclusion That The Politics Of Hindu Nationalism Feeds On A Dangerous Concept Of The Nation State And A Misunderstanding Of The Very Idea Of What Hinduism Is And Who Is A Hindu. In Doing So, The Book Also Provides An Opportunity To Engage With The Politics Of Hindutva And Its Various Manifestations In The Contemporary Political Scenario. Praise For Hindutva: Exploring The Idea Of Hindu Nationalism A Valuable, Well-Considered Contribution To The Discussion On The Antithesis Of Secularism Frontline An Excavation Of The Intellectual Genealogy Of Hindutva&[Jyotirmaya Sharma] Has A Gift For Communicating Complex Ideas In Lucid Prose The Telegraph Hindutva Is Short And Written For The Lay Person, Free Of The Academic Exhibitionism That Mars So Many Books On Philosophy, Yet A Product Of Deep Reading And Research. It Is An Important Book India Today Jyotirmaya Sharma S Book, Perhaps For The First Time, Presents A Detailed Descriptive And Historical Account Of Both The Idea Of Hindutva And Its Historical Development. It Fills An Enormous Gap Seminar

Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji)
Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji)

Author: Arun Anand

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13:

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M.S. Golwalkar was the second Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He took over this responsibility in 1940 and worked in the same capacity till he took the last breath in 1973.M.S. Golwalkar is commonly known as ‘Guruji’. He got this name when he was working in Banaras Hindu University for a couple of years. The students used to call him ‘Guruji’ fondly and the name stuck to him.M.S. Golwalkar was the second Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He took over this responsibility in 1940 and worked in the same capacity till he took the last breath in 1973.M.S. Golwalkar is commonly known as ‘Guruji’. He got this name when he was working in Banaras Hindu University for a couple of years. The students used to call him ‘Guruji’ fondly and the name stuck to him. Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji) by Arun Anand: This biography provides a detailed account of the life of M.S. Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). With its focus on Indian politics and society, "Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji)" is a must-read for anyone interested in the legacy of the RSS and its leaders. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji)": Leadership and Ideology: The book offers insights into Golwalkar's leadership style and ideology, providing valuable information about the RSS and its role in Indian politics and society. Indian Nationalism: The book focuses on the importance of Indian nationalism in Golwalkar's worldview, highlighting his contributions to the development of a distinct Indian identity. Author's Perspective: The book provides valuable insights into the life and legacy of M.S. Golwalkar, offering readers a nuanced and detailed account of his leadership and contributions to Indian society. Arun Anand is a writer and journalist who has written extensively on Indian politics and society. "Biography of M.S. Golwalkar (ShriGuruji)" is one of his popular works.

Reawakening to a Secular Hindu Nation
Reawakening to a Secular Hindu Nation

Author: Shrinivas Tilak

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 9781439214442

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This work undertakes a critical inquiry into M. S. Golwalkar's vision of a Hindu nation that is rooted in Dharama and is in harmony with a functioning secular state in contemporary India

The Incomparable Guru Golwalkar
The Incomparable Guru Golwalkar

Author: Ranga Hari

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan Pvt Limited

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9789352667765

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Time and history have proved that among the modern India's organisers of men and movements, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Second Sarsanghchaalak Shri Guruji Golwalkar occupies a place in the topmost few. For more than three decades till his death, he, with no respite and rest, covered the entire length and breadth of this vast country on wheels, wings or legs with no unfortunate occasion to cancel any scheduled programme. Never in his life did he reach a programme late. With a diligent team as unfailing as himself, he built up the largest organisation of our times, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, with a very wide network. With an absolutely self-reliant structure and a unique working system evolved out of native genius, this organisation today is nothing short of a phenomenon; comparable only to itself. Any inquisitive mind, candid and unprejudiced, would like very much to delve deep into the lives of men who built up such a movement. In case of Shri Guruji, the attention is bound to be more compelling due to the fact that here was person maligned and cursed all through by the powers that be; but who, despite them, unflinchingly and relentlessly, paced towards his cherished goal. Golwalkar was truly 'Goal Walker', come what may. This is a comprehensive, well referenced biography of spiritual and social stalwart Shri Guruji that will inspire and motivate millions.

Jyotipunj
Jyotipunj

Author: Narendra Modi

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 9351862313

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The life of only those people in the world is purposeful who are able to dedicate a part or whole of their life in others’ good and service. Such great people have made special contribution in constructing the world’s history. In Bharat; in 1925 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was established to achieve the exalted goals of nationbuilding and individualbuilding. The work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been progressing continuously. A large number of people have contributed in taking ahead this task. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi; a Swayamsevak himself; during his journey for refinement and transformation got an opportunity to come into contact with a number of selfless and devoted people who dedicated every moment of their lives and every particle of their bodies in the service of the Motherland. Reminiscences of some greatest social workers who relentlessly and untiringly burnt their lives to glow the motherland Maa Bharati. Jyotipunj by Narendra Modi: Delve into the lives and contributions of sixteen iconic leaders from Gujarat with this book. It likely provides biographical sketches of these leaders and their impact on the state and the nation. This book offers readers an opportunity to learn about the inspirational figures from Gujarat's history. Key Aspects of the Book "Jyotipunj": Biographical Sketches: Learn about the lives and achievements of sixteen notable leaders from Gujarat. Inspirational Stories: Explore the stories of these leaders and their contributions to society and the nation. Narendra Modi presents readers with a collection of inspiring biographies in "Jyotipunj." This book pays tribute to the legacy of influential leaders from Gujarat.

Jews and India
Jews and India

Author: Yulia Egorova

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-02-22

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 113414654X

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Exploring the image of Jews in India in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this book looks at both the Indian attitudes towards the Jewish communities of the subcontinent and at the way Jews and Judaism in general have been represented in Indian discourse. Despite the fact that the Indian Jewish population constitutes one of the country’s tiniest minorities, the relations of the local Jews with other communities form an integral part in the history of Indian multiculturalism. This has become increasingly apparent over the last two centuries as Judaism and its image have been incorporated into the discussions of some of the most prominent figures of different religious and nationalist movements, leaders of independent India, and the Indian mass media. Furthermore, recent decades witnessed mass adoption of Israelite identity by Indians from two different regions and religious groups. Being a topic that has received little attention, Jews and India seeks to rectify this situation by examining these developments and providing a fascinating insight into these issues. This volume will be of interest to scholars of Jewish and Indian cultural studies.