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	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ~~ethnonationalist~~ Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or ~~nationalist~~ “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ethnofascist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or fascist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and

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	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=
	Some Indian ~~Nationalists~~ and Fascists consider Mahatma Gandhi a Fascist - this label is incorrect. For a complete explanation, see [[Mahatma Gandhi]].		Some Indian Fascists and Fascists consider Mahatma Gandhi a Fascist - this label is incorrect. For a complete explanation, see [[Mahatma Gandhi]].

	= References =		= References =

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~tbe~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~tbe~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~tbe~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~tbe~~ ideology of ~~tbe~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~tbe~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~tbe~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~tbe~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is the most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within the local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for the [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined the ideology of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-the-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in the wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~tbe~~ highest ideals of ~~tbe~~ human race, satyam [~~tbe~~ true], shivam [~~tbe~~ god], sundaram [~~tbe~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~tbe~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, satyam [the true], shivam [the god], sundaram [the beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused the creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~fatber~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "father" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~tbeir~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~tbeir~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~tbe~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~tbe~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~tbe~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on the founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~tbe~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with the Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~tbe~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~tbe~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on the basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~tbe~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~tbe~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~tbe~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~tbeir~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~tbe~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~tbeir~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~tbe~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with the Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for the British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are the [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with their Japanese comrades, and the [[Free India Legion]], which worked with their German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, the aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following the end of the war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~tbe~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a [[Sanskrit]] name with references in ~~tbe~~ Puranas), which is ~~tbeir~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~tbey~~ are ~~tbe~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and tbey~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a [[Sanskrit]] name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~tbe~~ and practice ~~tbe~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of [[Sanskrit]]i rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~tbem~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~tbe~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~tbe~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~tbe~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of [[Sanskrit]]i rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~the~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~the~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~the~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~the~~ ideology of ~~the~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~the~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~the~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~the~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is tbe most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within tbe local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for tbe [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined tbe ideology of tbe [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-tbe-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of tbe [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in tbe wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~the~~ highest ideals of ~~the~~ human race, satyam [~~the~~ true], shivam [~~the~~ god], sundaram [~~the~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~the~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by tbe highest ideals of tbe human race, satyam [tbe true], shivam [tbe god], sundaram [tbe beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused tbe creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~father~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "fatber" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~their~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~their~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to tbeir nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice tbeir lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~the~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since tbe early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~the~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of tbe ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~the~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on tbe founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~the~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with tbe Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~the~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~the~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on tbe basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that tbe Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~the~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~the~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~the~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~their~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~the~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~their~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~the~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with tbe Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for tbe British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are tbe [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with tbeir Japanese comrades, and tbe [[Free India Legion]], which worked with tbeir German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, tbe aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following tbe end of tbe war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~the~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a [[Sanskrit]] name with references in ~~the~~ Puranas), which is ~~their~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~they~~ are ~~the~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and they~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use tbe same strategies and tactics as tbe fascists of tbe 1930s and 1940s, and tbe fascists of tbe United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a [[Sanskrit]] name with references in tbe Puranas), which is tbeir original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. tbey are tbe land’s original inhabitants, and tbey simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~the~~ and practice ~~the~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of [[Sanskrit]]i rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~them~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~the~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~the~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~the~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold tbe and practice tbe ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of [[Sanskrit]]i rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for tbem. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as tbe moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to tbe[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at tbe root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a [[Sanskrit]] name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of ~~Sanskriti~~ rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of [[Sanskrit]]i rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~tbe~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~tbe~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~tbe~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~tbe~~ ideology of ~~tbe~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~tbe~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~tbe~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~tbe~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is the most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within the local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for the [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined the ideology of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-the-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in the wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~tbe~~ highest ideals of ~~tbe~~ human race, satyam [~~tbe~~ true], shivam [~~tbe~~ god], sundaram [~~tbe~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~tbe~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, satyam [the true], shivam [the god], sundaram [the beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused the creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~fatber~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "father" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~tbeir~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~tbeir~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~tbe~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~tbe~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~tbe~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on the founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~tbe~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with the Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~tbe~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~tbe~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on the basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~tbe~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~tbe~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~tbe~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~tbeir~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~tbe~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~tbeir~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~tbe~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with the Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for the British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are the [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with their Japanese comrades, and the [[Free India Legion]], which worked with their German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, the aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following the end of the war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~tbe~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in ~~tbe~~ Puranas), which is ~~tbeir~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~tbey~~ are ~~tbe~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and tbey~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~tbe~~ and practice ~~tbe~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~tbem~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~tbe~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~tbe~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~tbe~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~the~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~the~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~the~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~the~~ ideology of ~~the~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~the~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~the~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~the~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is tbe most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within tbe local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for tbe [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined tbe ideology of tbe [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-tbe-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of tbe [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in tbe wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~the~~ highest ideals of ~~the~~ human race, satyam [~~the~~ true], shivam [~~the~~ god], sundaram [~~the~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~the~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by tbe highest ideals of tbe human race, satyam [tbe true], shivam [tbe god], sundaram [tbe beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused tbe creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~father~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "fatber" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~their~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~their~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to tbeir nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice tbeir lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~the~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since tbe early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~the~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of tbe ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~the~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on tbe founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~the~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with tbe Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~the~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~the~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on tbe basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that tbe Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~the~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~the~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~the~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~their~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~the~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~their~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~the~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with tbe Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for tbe British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are tbe [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with tbeir Japanese comrades, and tbe [[Free India Legion]], which worked with tbeir German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, tbe aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following tbe end of tbe war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~the~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in ~~the~~ Puranas), which is ~~their~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~they~~ are ~~the~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and they~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use tbe same strategies and tactics as tbe fascists of tbe 1930s and 1940s, and tbe fascists of tbe United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in tbe Puranas), which is tbeir original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. tbey are tbe land’s original inhabitants, and tbey simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~the~~ and practice ~~the~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~them~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~the~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~the~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~the~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold tbe and practice tbe ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for tbem. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as tbe moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to tbe[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at tbe root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~tbe~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~tbe~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~tbe~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~tbe~~ ideology of ~~tbe~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~tbe~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~tbe~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~tbe~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is the most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within the local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for the [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined the ideology of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-the-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in the wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~tbe~~ highest ideals of ~~tbe~~ human race, satyam [~~tbe~~ true], shivam [~~tbe~~ god], sundaram [~~tbe~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~tbe~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, satyam [the true], shivam [the god], sundaram [the beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused the creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~fatber~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "father" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~tbeir~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~tbeir~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~tbe~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~tbe~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~tbe~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on the founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~tbe~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with the Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~tbe~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~tbe~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on the basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~tbe~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~tbe~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~tbe~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~tbeir~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~tbe~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~tbeir~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~tbe~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with the Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for the British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are the [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with their Japanese comrades, and the [[Free India Legion]], which worked with their German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, the aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following the end of the war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~tbe~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in ~~tbe~~ Puranas), which is ~~tbeir~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~tbey~~ are ~~tbe~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and tbey~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~tbe~~ and practice ~~tbe~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~tbem~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~tbe~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~tbe~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~tbe~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~the~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~the~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~the~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~the~~ ideology of ~~the~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~the~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~the~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~the~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is tbe most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within tbe local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for tbe [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined tbe ideology of tbe [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-tbe-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of tbe [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in tbe wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~the~~ highest ideals of ~~the~~ human race, satyam [~~the~~ true], shivam [~~the~~ god], sundaram [~~the~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~the~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by tbe highest ideals of tbe human race, satyam [tbe true], shivam [tbe god], sundaram [tbe beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused tbe creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~father~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "fatber" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~their~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~their~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to tbeir nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice tbeir lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~the~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since tbe early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~the~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of tbe ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~the~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on tbe founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~the~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with tbe Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~the~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~the~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on tbe basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that tbe Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~the~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~the~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~the~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~their~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~the~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~their~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~the~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with tbe Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for tbe British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are tbe [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with tbeir Japanese comrades, and tbe [[Free India Legion]], which worked with tbeir German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, tbe aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following tbe end of tbe war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~the~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~the~~ fascists of ~~the~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in ~~the~~ Puranas), which is ~~their~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. ~~they~~ are ~~the~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and they~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use tbe same strategies and tactics as tbe fascists of tbe 1930s and 1940s, and tbe fascists of tbe United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in tbe Puranas), which is tbeir original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. tbey are tbe land’s original inhabitants, and tbey simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~the~~ and practice ~~the~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~them~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~the~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~the~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~the~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold tbe and practice tbe ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for tbem. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as tbe moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to tbe[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at tbe root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=

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	'''Hindu Fascism''' is ~~tbe~~ most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within ~~tbe~~ local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for ~~tbe~~ [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined ~~tbe~~ ideology of ~~tbe~~ [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-~~tbe~~-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of ~~tbe~~ [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in ~~tbe~~ wider category of political Fascism.		'''Hindu Fascism''' is the most common variant of [[Fascism]] diffused in [[India]] and, to a much lesser extent, neighboring countries such as [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]] and [[Myanmar (Burma)\|Myanmar]], mostly within the local Indian communities. It is characterized by strong Religiosity, [[anti-Islamism]], support for [[traditional values]] and, at times, support for the [[Caste System]]. Erroneously, it has been defined the ideology of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\|RSS]]<ref>https://medium.com/@stophindutva/what-makes-the-rss-a-fascist-organization-82609f69d139</ref> and/or of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)\|Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/6/17/india-is-becoming-a-hindu-fascist-enterprise</ref><ref>https://twocircles.net/2022mar10/445279.html</ref>. It's important to mention that "true" Fascism i.e., a complete economical, philosophical ''[[Weltanschauung]]'', is almost completely inexistent in India, hence why Hindu Fascism isn't often included in the wider category of political Fascism.

	= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =		= Prominent Fascist groups & individuals =
	{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by ~~tbe~~ highest ideals of ~~tbe~~ human race, satyam [~~tbe~~ true], shivam [~~tbe~~ god], sundaram [~~tbe~~ beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused ~~tbe~~ creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, satyam [the true], shivam [the god], sundaram [the beautiful]. Nationalism in India has ... roused the creative faculties which for centuries had been lying dormant in our people.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	The "~~fatber~~" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].		The "father" of Hindu Fascism is [[Subhas Chandra Bose]].

	=History=		=History=
	{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to ~~tbeir~~ nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice ~~tbeir~~ lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.\|Subhas Chandra Bose
	}}		}}
	Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since ~~tbe~~ early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.		Hindutva has transformed Indian domestic politics and foreign policy since the early 1980s, but Hindutva as an ideology and movement has almost a century of history behind it.
	The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of ~~tbe~~ ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:		The term “Hindutva” comes from V.D. Sarvarkar, a Maharastrian Brahmin who would later become president of the ethnonationalist Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1942). Sarvarkar’s 1923 book, Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? argued that ancient Aryans who settled in India formed a nation now known as Hindus. Sarvarkar argued that Hindutva, or nationalist “Hinduness,” stems from:
	# geographical unity,		# geographical unity,
	# racial features, and		# racial features, and
	# a common culture,		# a common culture,
	all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on ~~tbe~~ founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.		all of which combine to unite Hindus. Sarvarkar’s book was a strong influence on the founders and leaders of today’s Hindu[[fascist]]organizations.

	== Cooperation with ~~tbe~~ Axis in WW2 ==		== Cooperation with the Axis in WW2 ==
	{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on ~~tbe~~ basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that ~~tbe~~ Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose		{{Rquote\|right\|It is only on the basis of undiluted Nationalism and of perfect justice and impartiality that the Indian Army of Liberation can be built up.\|Subhas Chandra Bose\|Important speeches and writings of Subhas Bose: being a collection of most significant speeches and writings of Subhas Bose
	}}Many Indian Fascists fought with ~~tbe~~ Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for ~~tbe~~ British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are ~~tbe~~ [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with ~~tbeir~~ Japanese comrades, and ~~tbe~~ [[Free India Legion]], which worked with ~~tbeir~~ German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, ~~tbe~~ aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.		}}Many Indian Fascists fought with the Axis, usually strictly out of opposition for the British rule of India. The most prominent examples of this are the [[Provisional Government of Free India]], also known as Azad Hind, which worked with their Japanese comrades, and the [[Free India Legion]], which worked with their German comrades. The main supporter and organizer for both, the aforementioned Bose, also met with Hitler and Himmler to organize such groupings.

	== Post-War events ==		== Post-War events ==
	Following ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.		Following the end of the war, Bose tried to escape on a Japanese plane, which however fell and led to his death.

	=Strategies=		=Strategies=
	Hindutva’s leaders and followers use ~~tbe~~ same strategies and tactics as ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ 1930s and 1940s, and ~~tbe~~ fascists of ~~tbe~~ United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in ~~tbe~~ Puranas), which is ~~tbeir~~ original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are ~~tbe~~ land’s original inhabitants, ~~and tbey~~ simply want to be left alone.		Hindutva’s leaders and followers use the same strategies and tactics as the fascists of the 1930s and 1940s, and the fascists of the United States and Europe today. Hindu fascists want to make India a Hindu rashtra (Hindu nation) and refer to India’s territory as ‘Bharat’ (a Sanskrit name with references in the Puranas), which is their original land, and “holy land,” or a spiritual homeland for Hindus. they are the land’s original inhabitants, and they simply want to be left alone.

	=Caste System=		=Caste System=
	Hindutva’s proponents uphold ~~tbe~~ and practice ~~tbe~~ ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for ~~tbem~~. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as ~~tbe~~ moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to ~~tbe~~[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at ~~tbe~~ root of Hindu fascism.		Hindutva’s proponents uphold the and practice the ancient caste system. Hindutva promotes a common culture of Sanskriti rooted in Brahminical traditions that present a hierarchy of castes and uphold caste arrangement as natural for them. The emphasis on Hindu dharma as the moral code asserts caste duties and roles as governing India’s society and economy, very similar to the[[fascist]]society outlined in Plato's Republic. Tradition is at the root of Hindu fascism.

	=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=		=Mahatma Gandhi controversy=