Author: Suchitra Kulkarni
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9351867889
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 414
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The relationship between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh a cultural organisation and the political partiesÑBharatiya Jana Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party is unique in the history of Indian polity. Because of the shared ideology and cadre, the inner working and the interpersonal relationships have been a matter of surmise and conjecture. It has become more so now when the BJP has got an absolute majority to become the ruling party at the centre. With an unbroken relationship stretching from 1951 onwards, it is the informal weave of brotherhood that has made it a successful operation. This book depicts the history, foundation and development of this relationship and how this symbiosis has played out over the years.
Author: Walter Andersen
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9353051592
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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The RSS is the most influential cultural organization in India today, with affiliates in fields as varied as politics, education and trade. This book fundamentally addresses three key questions: Why has the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates expanded so rapidly over the past twenty-five years? How have they evolved in response to India's new socio-economic milieu? How does their rapid growth impact the country's politics and policy? With unprecedented access, Walter K. Andersen and Shridhar D. Damle lift the curtains to help us understand the inner workings of the Sangh. Backed by deep research and case studies, this book explores the evolution of the Sangh into its present form, its relationship with the ruling party, the BJP, their overseas affiliates and so much more.
Author: Arun Anand
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9353222656
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Right since its inception; there has been a tradition in the RSS of not highlighting the work of an individual; so the lives and work done by the Sarsanghchalaks have not been discussed publicly much. The general perception is that the RSS chief (Sarsanghchalak) is one of the most powerful persons in the country as he holds sway over millions of swayamsevaks (volunteers) and dozens of organisations run by these swayamsevaks including the Bharatiya Janata Party which rules at the Centre as well as in several states. But what is the truth? What role Sarsanghchalaks have played in shaping the RSS? This well researched book takes one through the lives of the five Sarsanghchalaks who had steered RSS since its inception through one of its most tumultuous years. It tells a hitherto untold story about not only the lives of the Sarsanghchalaks but also the journey of the RSS itself.
Author: Dr Vinay Nalwa
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9355622708
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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Goa transcends its image as a mere its surface lies a history steeped in bloodshed and brutality, often conveniently brushed aside due to the discomfort it elicits. This book unveils these concealed truths, revealing a historical identity of Goa rooted in Sanatan Dharma -the authentic essence of the region. Tracing back thousands of years, the chronicle unfolds the relentless suppression of this identity by Islamic and Christian invaders., the book illuminates a seldom-addressed yet crucial topic-the deliberate and systematic persecution of Hindus, the original inhabitants of Goa, which remains under-discussed even after the liberation of Goa in 1961 from colonial rule.
Author: Raja Qaiser Ahmed
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811670528
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
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The book discusses the Pakistan factor in Indian foreign policy, covering the evolution of both Indian nationalism and Hindu nationalism and their impact on India’s foreign policy framework. To explain the bipartisanship on Pakistan in India, it separates party-centric foreign policy views of national parties of India. Then it explains India’s Pakistan policy from multiple aspects. It underscores India's pursuit of policy choices under Modi and ends with a discussion on the future of India-Pakistan relations.
Author: Sumantra Bose
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108611494
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages :
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Secular States, Religious Politics is a pioneering comparative study of the two major attempts to build secular states - where the constitutional identity and fundamental character of the state are not based on or derived from any religious faith - in the non-Western world. This book explains the political transformations of India and Turkey with deep insight and exceptional clarity. It shows the similarity of the two non-Western secular states in not being based on a Western-style principle of separation of church and state, but rather on an operational doctrine of state intervention in and regulation of the religious sphere. At the same time, the author highlights the very different motives behind the establishment of secular states in the two cases, and demonstrates that while state-secularism took a culturally deracinated and deeply authoritarian form in Turkey, it assumed a culturally rooted and democratic form in India.
Author: Arun Anand
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9355211864
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 187
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It was a court battle between the first Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru and Organiser, an English weekly backed by the RSS that led to restrictions on freedom of expression which we are debating today. The RSS had defended the sacred Sikh Shrine ‘Darbar Sahib’ at Amritsar twice when Muslim League led mobs attacked it in 1947. Did you know that one single anti-India and pro-China book ‘India’s China War’ written by Anglo-Australian journalist Neville Maxwell shaped the global narrative against India for more than five decades. It was a Swedish journalist Bertil Lintner who challenged it and turned the tables on Chinese propaganda with his book ‘China’s India War’ but even Indians don’t talk about it. Everyone remembers the 1962 war when India lost to China but there was another war in 1967 on Sikkim border where India took the revenge of 1967 and defeated China. Most of us don’t even know about this great victory! Indians have been made to remember the 1962 defeat and forget the glorious victory of 1967. Many such stories which comprise the forgotten history of India are part of this book. This forgotten history of India has been buried deep down in the dusty archives waiting to be told.
Author: Arun Anand
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 33
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Kuppalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan was known as a ‘perfectionist’ amongst his colleagues. A few hours before he passed away, he had corrected the pronunciation of “Ekatmata Mantra” by a swayamsevak (volunteer) at the RSS office in Raipur. The swayamsevaks had gathered at the Raipur head office of the RSS for the daily shakha and Sudarshan was participating in it as a swayamsevak.Kuppalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan was known as a ‘perfectionist’ amongst his colleagues. A few hours before he passed away, he had corrected the pronunciation of “Ekatmata Mantra” by a swayamsevak (volunteer) at the RSS office in Raipur. The swayamsevaks had gathered at the Raipur head office of the RSS for the daily shakha and Sudarshan was participating in it as a swayamsevak. Biography of Sudarshanji by Arun Anand: This biography tells the story of Sudarshanji, the Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. With its focus on spiritual and political ideology, "Biography of Sudarshanji" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Hindu nationalism and the role played by spiritual leaders in shaping political discourse in India. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Sudarshanji": Hindu Nationalism: The book highlights Sudarshanji's commitment to Hindu nationalism and his role in shaping the discourse on Hindu identity and political ideology in India. Spiritual Leadership: The book focuses on Sudarshanji's approach to spiritual leadership, offering valuable insights into his teachings and practices. Inspiring Story: The book tells a captivating and inspiring story, showcasing the power of spirituality and social activism in shaping the course of Indian history. Arun Anand is a journalist and political commentator who has written extensively on the history of Indian politics and society. "Biography of Sudarshanji" is one of his most acclaimed works.
Author: Ratan Sharda
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9353222362
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Of late; political compulsions have made Left and so-called secular parties run malicious propaganda about RSS’s role in independence struggle and malign its sterling record of public service. This book tells us that RSS was wedded to the cause of Swaraj since its inception. Dr. Hedgewar’s life and actions and the oath that swayamsevaks took clearly showed the commitment to freedom struggle. To convert this freedom into Swaraj; India required disciplined and brave spirited young men who would be dedicated to the national cause. British records clearly show that they were vary of RSS using its growing clout for independence struggle. Movement for freedom did not end with ‘Tryst with Destiny’ on 15th August; 1947. There were endless dark nights in this twilight period; when RSS workers were the biggest organised force apart from security forces who put their lives to risk to salvage whatever they could; of destroyed lives of millions. It is for people of India and history to judge whether these acts of bravery were patriotic or communal. The author highlights other factors that led to our Independence and underlines that it was not result of any one agitation or action but rose slowly over a wave that had built up on the back of cultural renaissance triggered by great spiritual leaders of Bharat.
Author: Walter K. Andersen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hinduism and politics
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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