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11-8-2017 1:30 PM

Abstract

In the last three decades, the political project of Hindutva (or Hinduness, a particular form of Hindu nationalism) has experienced a massive revival. This paper discusses the integral role of economic growth and neoliberal policies in the rise of religious Hindu extremism in India.

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Nov 8th, 1:30 PM

Brothers-in-Arms: Religious Extremism and Economic Growth in India

In the last three decades, the political project of Hindutva (or Hinduness, a particular form of Hindu nationalism) has experienced a massive revival. This paper discusses the integral role of economic growth and neoliberal policies in the rise of religious Hindu extremism in India.