Saffron Politics

As the prelude to Lakhimpur Kheri shows, the BJP now speaks the explicit language of violence

In recent weeks, ministers from the ruling party have actively encouraged harm to sections of the population they represent.

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Oct 07, 2021 · 06:30 am
Modi as the karmayogi: How the prime minister has modelled himself as a new-age Hindu ascetic

The BJP leader presented himself as selfless and humble in his victory speech. This vision goes far to promote a Hindu nationalist ‘new’ India.

Chandrima Chakraborty, The Conversation
· May 29, 2019 · 01:30 pm
Togadia is writing book about Ram temple drive – and he isn’t happy about Modi’s inaction, says aide

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader’s manuscript criticises the prime minister for failing to move a law to ensure the construction of a shrine in Ayodhya.

Dhirendra K Jha
· Jan 17, 2018 · 08:00 am

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