Is Modi a threat to secular India?

Today, plenty of politicians play cards to win over popular sentiments in their constituencies. However, such rhetoric has spillover impacts which roll beyond the jurisdiction of states. In this article, India is taken as a case study. The rise of BJP at Indian political landscape is consequent of emerging hyper nationalism. Being one of the largest democracy in the world, India is progressing with leading economy of the world. Furthermore, a complex dilemma along with the economically neoliberals segments of the state and neo-fascist version of RSS deliberations is plaguing the Indian society. Historically, the movement got pace in the late 19th and early twentieth century. Based on the idea of Hindu nationalism "Hindutva" slogan invokes the "Akhand Bharat" agenda in the long run. Though, it seems unlikely of Nehruvian Unified Idealism plus Ghandi's philosophy of peace and love. The lynchpin of the whole scenario just move around the re-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The man is truly blessed with charismatic leadership. Having affective political tactics, Modi is turning the pages of history for Hindu glorious reigns which is an unfortunate for Congress, a curious political entity nowadays. The BJP got leverage through communalization of politics. By unfolding historical grievances of marginalization of Hindus, the whole mantra of Hindu supremacy contextualized Pakistan as an inherent enemy. Moreover, the institutional autonomy is has serious repercussions for democratic India.

During colonial times, British Raj inculcate the divide and rule policy so that the empire could flourish easily. Eventually, this whole episode came to an end due to several reasons. The shameful flight of British Raj left the communal narrative unattended. So, the waste was left and to be dealt with by local leadership. The religious fault lines knocked the doors of extremist versions of respective hosts. Initially, BJP unable to appeal mass audience. It evolved after some times when Sangathanists reinstated ethno-nationalist sentiments. Political card staking technique has always been part and parcel of BJP's agenda. The fruitful narrative came along with the idea of glittering generalities with the narrative of Hindutva ideology. Most of the population belong to Hinduism and believe in Indian Chauvinism. It left the minorities in politics of fear. The minorities are considering themselves in vulnerable position, particularly the Muslim.

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