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India is often referred to as the 'world's largest democracy', yet
it has been overrun by an extreme Islamophobic Hindu ideology. In
The Identity Project, Rahul Bhatia breaks down what that
authoritarian ideology is, what enables it, where it comes from,
what happens to those people who oppose it, and what it means for
India's citizens. It describes the religious, societal, and
technological changes that have brought India to a point at which a
nationalist mindset that despises democracy and human rights is
spreading fast. We see detention camps, and explore the organised
disinformation factories that sway public opinion in favour of Modi
and his government. We visit courtrooms, riot investigations, and
libraries to dig up correspondence that shows the extent to which
the ideology's shepherds were influenced by fascism. We even enter
those supposedly neutral newsrooms, that show us how editorial
judgements have changed under government control. Through the eyes
of individuals involved, we see how this Hindu Right ideology
affects people across society. We are introduced to the ideas of BS
Moonje, one of the ideologues of the Hindu Right. Mukul Manglik,
the dashing Delhi University history professor who was attacked by
fundamentalist students, and who discusses his frustrations at his
inability to penetrate student minds. Two retired historians who
documented the rise of Hindu nationalism tell us how scared they
were when they made connections between different Hindu groups in
the early nineties. Those who travel around the country to comfort
families undone by lynchings. Through granular narrative detail,
Bhatia tells the story of India today through the stories of its
people, and gives them to room to express themselves.
General
Imprint: |
Abacus
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2024 |
Authors: |
Rahul Bhatia
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Dimensions: |
240 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4087-1788-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4087-1788-3 |
Barcode: |
9781408717882 |
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