(OPINION) So far, Hindutva’s overseas influence is limited. It is usually manifest in seeking political influence in diaspora countries and support, financial and otherwise, for Hindutva activities in India itself. However, there are increasing threats to academics and others critical of the Sangh Parivar agenda. Finally, in the last two years, there have been incidents of violence. The situation is likely to worsen.

Asia, Europe, North America, OpinionPaul Marshall and Lidia PappDecember 15, 2022Paul Marshall and Lidia Papp, Hinduvta, Hindu nationalism, anti-Sikh Comments

Hindu Nationalists Are Disrupting Muslim Prayers In India

Hindu extremists groups are disrupting Muslim prayers in an Indian city and threatening Hindus and Sikhs who help their Muslim neighbors find worship space.

Asia, NewsAafreen KhanJanuary 7, 2022Aafreen Khan, Hindu nationalists, Muslims in India, India, religious minorities in India, BJP, Hinduvta, religious freedom in India, Modi, Primary FeatureComment

Hindu Nationalist Groups Are Expanding In East Asia

(ANALYSIS) At a time of tense China-India relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliates are advancing the Hindu nationalist agenda in Taiwan, Hong Kong and other hubs of Indian diaspora in East Asia.

Asia, NewsShweta DesaiOctober 20, 2020Hindu nationalism, Shweta Desai, Hinduvta, Primary Feature, CAA, gujarat riots, Modi, VHP, RSS, BJP, taiwan, China India relations, Hinduism, Secondary Feature Comments

India is a U.S. ally while persecuting Christians

(OPINION) Second only to India’s much larger but minority Muslim population, India’s Christians receive more than their share of abuse and are frequently accused of producing “forced conversions,” or proselytizing.

Asia, North America, OpinionLela GilbertMay 20, 2020Lela Gilbert, India, modi, Christian persecution, religious freedom, USCIRF, Hinduvta, international religious freedom, Primary Feature, ChristianityComment

In India, a battle for gender equality, religious freedom and votes

There’s a massive face-off in India over a Supreme Court order that allows women to enter a popular Hindu temple despite devotees’ belief that their eternally celibate god will be compromised.

India’s Hindu Nationalists want to build a temple over a mosque

(COMMENTARY) Twenty-six years ago, Hindu nationalists destroyed a 16th century mosque. Today, the right wing’s campaign issue is how to build a temple on that site.

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