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BJP’s Hindutva push in Telangana: Bhagyalakshmi temple, promise to rename Hyderabad

The BJP in Telangana has time and again promised to rename capital Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar – on the basis of the party’s narrative surrounding the city’s Bhagyalakshmi Temple. 

Newslaundry · Nov 22, 2023

Pro-Palestine protests in India: The sentiment exists. Authorities just don’t want you to see it

If you were watching yesterday’s India-Australia World Cup final match on television, you would not have seen an Australian man invade the field. He wore a t-shirt with two pro-Palestine messages on it: “stop bombing Palestine” and “free Palestine”.

Newslaundry · Nov 21, 2023

Criticism of Zionism is not anti-Semitism, says art critic Ranjit Hoskote

Ranjit Hoskote resigns from Documenta 16 selection committee after being accused of anti-Semitism for supporting a 2019 BDS India letter. He argued that criticism of Zionism does not equate to anti-Semitism and that Documenta's "toxic atmosphere" does not allow for a nuanced discussion of the issues. He cited intellectuals who…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Kamal Nath counters Hindutva plank of BJP, vows revival of Sita temple in Sri Lanka

Congress to revive Sita Mata temple in Sri Lanka, enhance security of Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar temples, increase honorarium of Hindu priests, provide insurance cover, develop Shri Ram Van Gaman Path, declare Janapav a holy pilgrimage site, establish Ravidas & Sant Kabir Peeths, launch scheme to help Hindu community for last…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

The politics of a caste census, its impact on secularism

Why Hindutva seems reluctant to have a caste census is because it believes it might open a Pandora’s box of claims and counter-claims relating to positions and power

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Shivamogga MLA criticises State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara

MLA Channabasappa criticizes State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara in Mysuru, calls it anti-Hindu. He questions why devotees were stopped from visiting Chamundi Hills. He also criticizes govt. for stopping Hindutva leaders from visiting Hindu families affected by violence, but allowing K.S. Bhagavan to make objectionable speeches.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Large number of young men, women take part in Durga Mata Daud being held as part of Navaratri in Belagavi

Young men/women join Durga Mata Daud in Belagavi for Navaratri. Runners wear saffron shawls, shout slogans. Police provide security. Shiv Pratishtan Hindutva group organises 10-day run to rekindle spirit of Hindutva in minds of youth, celebrate women warriors. Runs held in diff. areas till Oct. 24.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

For more Dalit-Adivasi presence in INDIA

BJP faces tough fight in 2024 elections due to INDIA alliance. Alliance lacks major Dalit parties, raising doubts about social justice agenda. VCK from TN is only Dalit party in alliance. Dalits & Adivasis form 25% of India's population & have been historically deprived. BSP, JMM, VBA & VCK have…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

CM Shinde attends Navratri chariot procession in Thane; hails PM Modi, slams Uddhav for betraying Hindutva

He said the opposition criticises Mr. Modi just to remain in the limelight and be noticed.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023