{"id":258943,"date":"2024-04-08T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=258943"},"modified":"2024-04-16T04:08:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T03:08:02","slug":"bharatiya-janata-party-pseudo-peace-propagation-in-narendrabhai-damodardas-modis-bharat-hindutva-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2024\/04\/bharatiya-janata-party-pseudo-peace-propagation-in-narendrabhai-damodardas-modis-bharat-hindutva-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharatiya Janata Party: Pseudo Peace Propagation in Narendrabhai Damodardas Modi\u2019s Bharat Hindutva (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please note that this publication contains some graphic images which may be disturbing to some readers.\u00a0 Reader discretion is advised. Parental guidance is recommended for minors, who may use this publication as a project, resource material. <\/em><\/h4>\n

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This paper is written as an objective analysis of the current political climate in India, prior to the general election, being the largest democracy in the world.\u00a0 Readers are invited to discuss with the author any statements perceived as biased and prejudiced.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially changed the name of India to Bharat in 2023, to emphasise the Hindu nationalism. His Chief Minister Adityanath, Yogi is quoted as saying that the country will never vote in favour of those who do not acknowledge Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, the highly respected and revered Hindu Deities. He further states that the real Hindu vision is that nobody will be discriminated against or favoured. These contradictions are empty, propanganda, whitewash statements to cover up the transformation of India to a Hindutva Bharat and are attempts at propagation of Pseudo-Peace in a country of diverse cultures, religions and ethnicities into a Hindu state.\u201d [1]<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Seven Wonders of Ancient India. A photo collage of the Multicultural and Multireligious, Architectural Monuments of Ancient India.: Agra, Amritsar, Bihar, Golden Temple, Gomateshwara, Hampi, Kandariya Mahadev, Khajuraho group of temples, Konark, Madhya Pradesh, Modera, Mughal, Nalanda University, Orissa<\/p><\/div>\n

This publication, Part 1 in series to coincide with the forthcoming General Elections in India, discusses the politico-religious transformation of ancient India from the time of the Indus River Valley Civilisation[2]<\/a> by the nationalist BJP government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in power since 2014 and will win the 2024 general elections.[3]<\/a> \u00a0General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The elections will be held in seven phases and the results will be announced on 4 June 2024. This will be the largest-ever election in the history of the mankind, surpassing the 2019 Indian general election, and will last 44 days, second only to the 1951\u201352 Indian general election. The incumbent prime minister Narendra Modi, who completed a second term, is contesting for a third consecutive term.\u00a0 Approximately 960 million individuals out of a population of 1.4 billion are eligible to participate in the elections.[4]<\/a> The Legislative assembly elections in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim will be held simultaneously with the general election, along with the by-elections for 35 seats among 16 states.<\/p>\n

Hindutva Demystified<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hindutva, pronounced as [h\u026an\u02c8d\u028atv\u0259], is a political ideology that encompasses the cultural justification of Hindu nationalism and the belief in establishing Hindu hegemony within India12. Definition: The term \u201cHindutva\u201d combines two words: \u201cHindu\u201d and the Sanskrit word \u201ctattva\u201d (meaning \u201cthatness\u201d or \u201cessence\u201d). It is popularly translated as \u201cHindu-ness\u201d. Many Hindus perceive Hindutva as the idea and practice of living life according to Hindu teachings or simply as a descriptor of being Hindu.\u00a0 Origins: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar formulated the political ideology of Hindutva in 1922. It has since been embraced by organizations such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), collectively known as the Sangh Parivar.\u00a0 Beliefs and Goals: Hindu Nationalism: Hindutva asserts that Indian national identity and culture are inseparable from the religion of Hinduism. Establishing Hindu Hegemony: It advocates for the dominance of Hindu values, traditions, and practices within India.\u00a0 Inspiration from European Fascism: The Hindutva movement draws inspiration from European fascist ideologies, emphasizing a concept of homogenized majority and cultural supremacy. Controversies and Criticism:\u00a0 Right-Wing Extremism: Some describe Hindutva as a variant of right-wing extremism and consider it \u201calmost fascist in the classical sense.\u201d Separatist Ideology: Critics argue that Hindutva promotes a separatist ideology, prioritising Hindu interests over other indigenous religions. In summary, Hindutva represents a complex interplay of cultural identity, nationalism, and political aspirations within the context of Hinduism in India.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n

Relationship and Analogies between Hindutva and Zionism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amrit Wilson has published a book[6]<\/a> on this unholy alliance between Hindutva, the ideology which drives the Hindu-supremacist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Zionism, the ideology of the Israeli apartheid state. In this era of rising fascism, these two remarkably similar ideologies are crucially important in cementing the economic and military alliance between two of the world\u2019s most repressive right-wing states, while helping to legitimize them in cultural arenas.\u00a0 This text was written in 2022, based on a lecture given at the Institute of Palestine Studies. Since then, the relationship between Israel and India has deepened further. Meanwhile, atrocities have skyrocketed in both countries. Israel is facing internal turmoil in a battle between a diverse group, including those who think the current settler colony is a democratic nation and want things to remain as they are, and those who stand even further to the right. Significantly, the BJP, India\u2019s ruling party, supports the latter.\u00a0 Meanwhile, India, too, has seen a horrific escalation of anti-Muslim violence. Not a day passes without Muslims being killed, children beaten up and humiliated, mosques being burnt down or attacked, and homes being destroyed.\u00a0 The book focuses primarily on Hindutva, discussing Zionism mainly to highlight its similarities, links and increasing alliances with Hindutva.<\/p>\n

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The Unholy alliance between fascist ideologies of Hindutva and Zionism represented by Prime Minister Modi of India and Netanyahu of Israe, respectively.
Photo Credit:\u00a0 Amrit Wilson, Daraia Press.<\/p><\/div>\n

The year 2024 is shaping up to be an extraordinary election year, with a significant number of countries heading to the polls. A chronological list of nations that are scheduled or expected to hold national elections in 2024 [7]<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Bangladesh: In January, Bangladesh is set to hold elections, although the main opposition party is boycotting the process due to a crackdown on political dissent.<\/li>\n
  2. Pakistan: In February, Pakistan will have elections, even though former Prime Minister Imran Khan\u2019s party has faced suppression and arrests in the lead-up.<\/li>\n
  3. Russia: In March, Russia will hold its presidential election, where Vladimir Putin is likely to secure another term.<\/li>\n
  4. Ukraine: Although the situation remains uncertain due to martial law, Ukraine is planning a presidential vote in 2024. Incumbent leader Volodymyr Zelensky intends to seek re-election.<\/li>\n
  5. United Kingdom: The U.K. is gearing up for a general election. Opinion polls suggest that the opposition Labour Party may come out on top, potentially ending the Conservative Party\u2019s 14-year rule.<\/li>\n
  6. South Africa: 29th<\/sup> May 2024 has been declared as the official, National and Provincial election day, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as a public holiday to enable eligible citizens to vote democratically, once again, since 1994. The present ANC ruling party\u2019s position is tenuous and a National Government of coalitions between the ANC, EFF and other minor parties is most likely, post-election.\u00a0 The Democratic Alliance will remain as the main opposition, and secure the Province of Western Cape, as always. These elections are particularly significant as they coincide with South Africa\u2019s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. President Ramaphosa encourages all eligible voters to participate fully in this historic milestone of our democratic calendar. He appeals to the citizenry to exercise their democratic right to vote and ensure a peaceful campaign within the bounds of the law.\u00a0 The elections will be monitored by an Independent Electoral Commission.[8]<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. United States: In November, the U.S. presidential race will culminate. Former President Donald Trump\u2019s potential bid for a second term looms large.<\/li>\n
  8. Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Mexico: These populous nations will also hold elections in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All elections can have far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of nations for years to come. Whether it is geopolitical dynamics, economic policies, or democratic processes, these elections matter significantly.<\/p>\n

    India Demographics[9]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    India, officially the Republic of India (ISO: Bh\u0101rat Ga\u1e47ar\u0101jya),[10]<\/a> is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023;[11]<\/a> and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world’s most populous democracy.[12]<\/a>Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.[13]<\/a><\/p>\n

    India Population (LIVE)[14]<\/a> is 1,438,625,371 as of Saturday, April 6, 2024, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.\u00a0 India 2023 population is estimated at 1,428,627,663 people at mid-year. India population is equivalent to 17.76% of the total world population. India ranks number 1 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. The population density in India is 481 per Km2 (1,244 people per mi2). The total land area is 2,973,190 Km2 (1,147,955 sq. miles) 36.3 % of the population is urban (518,239,122 people in 2023). The median age in India is 28.2 years.<\/p>\n

    2024 Indian General Election:<\/strong><\/p>\n