Indian Democracy Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 11 pages of analysis of Threats to Indian Democracy.

Indian Democracy Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 11 pages of analysis of Threats to Indian Democracy.
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Threats to Indian Democracy

Summary: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in collusion with Sangh Parivar constituents Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Vishwa Hindu Parishwas (VHP), have sought to undermine secular India through subversive measures in implementing Hindu nationalistic programs to secure political power. If Hindu communalism and the assertion of Hindu nationalism into the public space continues to happen, Indian democracy will cease to exist.
I. Introduction

This paper examines the extent to which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in collusion with Sangh Parivar constituents Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Vishwa Hindu Parishwas (VHP) have sought to undermine secular India through subversive measures in implementing Hindu nationalistic programs to secure political power. The BJP remains the sole political party out of these named factions, yet through the historical and cultural power of the RSS and widespread religious influence of the VHP, the entire movement of the Sangh Parivar has been able to garner a stronghold in the country's political arena through corrupt anti-Muslim rhetoric and discursive measures to initiate Hindu communalism. This aim at communalism is the driving force behind the popularity and strength of the party's livelihood.

By enforcing VD Sarkvakar's philosophy of Hindutva through rashthras, yatras, ashrams, centers for Hindu education, and scholarship programs for tribals, the Sangh Parivar through their...

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