Hindu nationalism in power: Making sense of Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government, 2014–19

Main author: Singh, Gurharpal
Format: Journal Article           
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description As the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance returns to power in India, it is appropriate to reflect on the coalition’s first term in office. This paper provides an overview of the government’s performance in key areas, especially vis-a-vis religious minorities, and of the competing approaches through which its policies have been understood. It argues for a need to move away from conventional explanations that have failed to predict the popular appeal of Hindu nationalism. Instead, an interpretive understanding anchored in social constructionism offers a more meaningful perspective on the seismic changes that are reflected in contemporary Indian politics.
format Journal Article
author Singh, Gurharpal
author_facet Singh, Gurharpal
authorStr Singh, Gurharpal
author_letter Singh, Gurharpal
title Hindu nationalism in power: Making sense of Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government, 2014–19
publisher Taylor and Francis
publishDate 2019
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/31210/