The ideological dimension of the Hindu revivalism has been mostly misrepresented or rather neglected in the ongoing debates on the subject.Thoroughly analysing the ideological statements of it's advocates and their critiques of the existing secular order Dr. Koenraad Elst provides an overview of the ideas animating the movement.A period of rapid political changes that witnessed the rise of the BJP with only 21 Lok Sabha seats in 1984 to have 179 seats that enabled it to form a coalition government at the Centre in 1998 is the focus of the study.Amidst the umpteen number of works available on Hindu revivalism, this work stands out with it's clear focus and clarity of thought.
Author(s): Koenraad Elst
Publisher: Rupa & Co
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 647
Tags: History
Dedication Page
Contents
Acknowledgements
Note on Language and Transcription
Glossary
Introduction
Historical Survey
Ideology and Polemic
Hindu Nation, Hindu State
Specific Hindu Grievances
General Conclusion
Bibliography
Primary Publications: Arya Samaj
Primary Publications: Hindu Mahasabha
Primary Publications: RSS Parivar
Primary Publications: Independent Authors
Secondary Publications on Hindu Revivalism
Other Publications: Indian Politics
Other Publications: Hinduism
Other Publications: Islam
Other Publications: Communal Violence
Other Publications: Christianity and Judaism
Other Publications: General/miscellaneous
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