Providing a nuanced analysis of Hindu nationalism in India as a constantly evolving phenomenon, this book will be of interest to researchers on Asian political theory, nationalism, religious politics and South Asian and Indian politics. It also explores Hindu nationalism as a vote-catching device, especially from the late twentieth century onwards. The book demonstrates that Hindu nationalism is a context-driven ideological device which is sensitive to the ideas and priorities that gradually gain salience. An examination of the overriding preference for Hindu nationalism demonstrates how it has flourished and continues to remain relevant in contemporary India despite being marginalized at the dawn of India’s independence. The authors provide a thorough overview of the chronological evolution of Hindu nationalist organizational outfits to reveal how Hindu nationalist ideology has adapted in ways that have not always corresponded with the orthodox Hindu nationalist position. This book offers an in-depth study of right-wing politics in India by analysing the shifting ideologies of Hindu nationalism and its evolution in the late nineteenth century through to twenty-first century. Bharatiya Janata Party (1980 -): the moment of consolidation. Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951-1977): the moment of uncertainty -ĩ. Physical Regeneration and Militarization of the Hindus -Ĩ. Ideological Initiatives and Organizational Forms: 5. Deendayal Upadhyay (1916-1968): a demiurgic thinker. MS Golwalkar (1906-1973): an insightful organizer -Ĥ. VD Savarkar (1883-1966): an activist ideologue -ģ. Redesigning the Indian nation: politico-ideological priorities of Dayananda, Vivekananda and Aurobindo -Ģ. Ideological Foundations: nationalism in its theoretical springs: 1.
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