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How Fears Of 'Love Jihad' Gripped The Indian Imagination
How Fears Of 'Love Jihad' Gripped The Indian Imagination

(ANALYSIS) A narrative pushed by Hindu nationalists suggests Muslim men are forcing Hindu women and girls to marry them and convert to Islam. An anti-conversion law that prohibits “love jihad” was passed at the end of November and criminalizes Hindu-Muslim couples.

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Hindu Nationalist Groups Are Expanding In East Asia
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.

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