Muslim Citizens' Engagement with Hindutva Nationalism
Abstract
The chapter has put the last decade of Indian politics to analysis, which is also coterminous with the rise of Hindutva forces, both socially and politically. Within the broader context of Hindutva politics, this chapter looks at the “space” available for the Indian Muslims, the biggest minority in India. It has been found that the overall rights of the minorities have been in decline. The democratic institutions have indulged in a marginalization process, rather than protecting the constitutional rights extended to the Muslims. However, despite all the odds, Muslims have calibrated a heterogeneous democratic response to the situation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
South Asian Studies and Diaspora
South Asian Studies and Conflicts
Religion and Society Interactions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 399–410
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter