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Violence in Manipur has been caused by the expansion of Hindutva to north-eastern India, says social activist

Shivasundar terms violence on Kukis by Meiteis in Manipur as State-sponsored terrorism. He says police presence during parading of three Kuki women naked shows death of humanity. Meiteis converted to Hinduism in 18th century & are now fighting Kukis due to Hindutva ideology. Manipur violence has active support of ruling…

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National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

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How a landmark caste census in India threatens Modi’s grip on power

The findings may upend the country’s politics, as marginalised groups demand better government job opportunities.

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BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

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Delimitation debate: gender vs regional, caste identities

Shift of political power from south to north, east & women, diminishing say of States, population growth faster in BJP strongholds, pan-India identities of religion, class & gender, women's reservation unites parties, OBCs resist, BJP subsumes caste identity in Hindutva, gender complicates politics of caste & region, BJP seeks further…

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Ganesh idol installed at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi amid heavy security

Amidst heightened security, public celebrations of Ganesh festival at Hubballi's Idgah Maidan began Tues. with BJP & Hindutva outfits taking out a procession & installing Lord Ganesh's idol. HDMC relaxed some conditions on insistence of Rani Chennamma Maidan Gajanan Utsav Mahamandali. MLAs, BJP leaders, Mahamandali & Hindutva outfits took out…

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Karnataka: Accused in multi-crore cheating case rushed to hospital after developing seizures

Chaitra Kundapura, Hindutva activist accused in the multi-crore cheating case over promising BJP ticket to a hospitality entrepreneur, and who is in the custody of Central Crime Branch (CCB), was rushed to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning after she reportedly developed seizures while in custody.

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Congress high command last word for me: Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala expresses loyalty to Gandhi-Nehru family, says he never hankered after any position. He cites his 'tireless work' as humble worker in past two years. He believes INDIA alliance can win next Parliament election. He flays CM Pinarayi Vijayan for long-drawn silence on allegations against family. He demands investigation…

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Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura arrested for allegedly cheating Bengaluru businessman gets 10-day police custody

She, along with seven others, had allegedly taken ₹5 crore from BJP ticket aspirant Govinda Babu Poojary, a native of Byndoor in Udupi district who runs Cheftalk Nutri Foods Private Limited, among other hospitality and catering businesses in Bengaluru.

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Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

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Uddhav Thackeray: ‘Current BJP made up of only imported leaders and defectors’

Uddhav Thackeray criticizes BJP for being made up of imported leaders and defectors. Warns that BJP will feel the flames of Sena's torch in upcoming polls. Thackeray slams CM Shinde for not addressing pro-Maratha quota activist's hunger strike.

The Hindu

Those who speak aggressively on upholding Sanatana Dharma, Hindutva are not Hindus, says Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj: Aggressive speakers of Sanatana Dharma & Hindutva not Hindus; need equal edu & opps; only humanism will remain; PM Modi should become Vishwa Guru & all should become Vishwa Manava.

The Hindu

I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…

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‘Prepare for death’: In Karnataka, a string of letters targeting progressive writers and liberals

Several prominent Kannada writers have been receiving threats via post since April last year. The letters are handwritten, and the writing seems similar, according to writers who spoke to this reporter.

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Hindutva activists demand reinvestigation into Soujanya murder case

Activists belonging to Hindu Jagruti Sene staged demonstration outside the office of Deputy Commissioner in Kalaburagi on Saturday demanding the reinvestigation into the Soujanya murder case and release of Puneeth Kerehalli who was arrested under the Goonda Act. The activists raised slogans against the State government and later submitted a…

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Hindutva outfits to resume Nuh yatra. Will there be violence again?

Members of Hindutva outfits have announced that the Brijmandal Jalabhishek Yatra will be held again in Nuh on August 28. The procession was stopped after communal violence in Nuh on July 31.

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Congressman Ro Khanna slammed for meeting Hindutva ideologue on India visit

US Congressman Ro Khanna has come under fire for meeting a far-right ideologue on his trip to India.

The Hindu

CCB arrests cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli under Goonda Act

CCB arrests Puneeth Kerehalli, leader of Hindutva org, under Goonda Act. Alleged involvement in 10 criminal cases in 10 yrs, including extortion, assault, arms act, criminal intimidation & murder. Hails from Hassan & lived in Bengaluru. Detention order issued, no bail for 1 yr.

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Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson, lodges police complaint against Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for derogatory remarks against Father of Nation. Complaint seeks FIR under IPC Sections 499, 153A, 505. Bhide accused of making similar remarks against other historical figures.

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Sambhaji Bhide booked for derogatory comments against Buddha, Jyotiba Phule and Periyar

In July, the Amravati police booked him for allegedly making offensive remarks about Mahatma Gandhi’s lineage during his speech, and on August 1, a case was registered against him in Nashik city for his alleged derogatory remarks against Saibaba of Shirdi and Phule.

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"India is our country's name...": Uddhav Thackeray hits out at PM Modi

Uddhav Thackeray says India is our country's name, PM Modi represents it abroad. BJP follows Hindutva for votes, Central agencies used to target opposition. No personal hatred for PM Modi, but he calls opposition's INDIA directionless, unfortunate.

The Hindu

Nuh-Mewat — old template, new battleground

Underlining the utter disempowerment of the religious minority is their places of worship becoming focal points for a newly aggressive display of cultural disdain

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BJP using ‘Hindutva’ to divide society, grab power; we need to save ‘true Hindutva’, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of employing its own version of 'Hindutva' to divide society and grab power. INDIA alliance will defeat BJP in 2024 to save Constitution. BJP spreading hatred, disturbing social amity and patronising rioters

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Maryland lt. gov. linked to far-right

Critics accuse Aruna Miller of retaliating against those that called out the problematic donations

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Congress demands arrest of Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for alleged remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Congress MLAs demand action against Bhide for controversial remarks against Mahatma Gandhi. Deputy CM Fadnavis says case registered, police to collect voice samples. BJP leader acknowledges Bhide's work for Hindutva, but stresses remarks against Mahatma won't be tolerated.

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