Hindu Yes, Hindutva No
Hindu Yes, Hindutva No or Yes to Hinduism, No to Hindutva is a political slogan in India in opposition to Hindu nationalism and promoting Secularism. This slogan is widely used by Centrist organisations against Right-wing Hindutva.[1] The slogan has also used as an anti-Conservatism politics by Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]
Background[edit]
The term "Hindutva" was coined by V. D. Savarkar as ''right-wing form of Hindu nationalism'' for establishment of India as Hindu Rashtra, though it was opposed by Indian National Congress mainly by first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru who wanted to see 'India as a sovereign and secular state'.[3] After 1990, the Ram Rath Yatra paved way to rise of Hindu nationalism in India and after the 2014 victory of BJP there has been a massive rise of Hindu nationalism and it also influenced the politics of India.[4]
Opposition[edit]
The movement of Hindu nationalism and Hindutva has been widely criticised by many people, including Secular Hindus and has been defined as an 'act of defaming Hinduism'.[5] Notable politicians such as Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi had called Hindutva as dangerous act for both nation and Hinduism.
The slogan is widely used by Indian National Congress, mainly under Rahul Gandhi and Digvijaya Singh. INC MP Shashi Tharoor also modified this slogan as "Hinduism vs Hindutva", similar to Religious scholar Devdutt Pattanaik.[6][7]
Recent development[edit]
In 2022, after Bulli Bai case and Haridwar hate speeches, Rahul Gandhi has call action against Hindutva and call for the slogan in his election campaign in 2022 elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Goa. He has also calls for a clear difference between the follower of Hindutva and Hinduism.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Hinduism or Hindutva?". Times of India Blog. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ Blank, Jonah (2019-05-24). "How Hinduism Became a Political Weapon in India". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ Joshua, Anita (2014-07-16). "Choice of ICHR chief reignites saffronisation debate". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ "On the Difference Between Hinduism and Hindutva". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ "Hindus Are the Majority. And Yet the Future of the Constitution Has Become Cause for Concern". The Wire. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ "Shashi Tharoor shares old post of Hinduism versus Hindutva, says still relevant". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ Pattanaik, Devdutt (January 19, 2018). "Hinduism thrives on diversity, Hindutva on monotheism of Abrahamic faiths: Devdutt Pattanaik". India Today. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ↑ "rahul gandhi: Hindus follow path of truth, Hindutva loots under guise of religion: Rahul Gandhi | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. ANI. Dec 23, 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
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