Hindutva

Hindutva is a political ideology that encompasses the cultural justification of Hindu nationalism and the belief in establishing Hindu hegemony within India. Formulated by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1922, it is used by various organisations, including the RSS, VHP, BJP, and others. Hindutva has been described as a variant of right-wing extremism and has been criticized for misusing Hindu religious sentiments to divide people along communal lines and for distorting the inclusive and pluralistic nature of Hinduism. Proponents of Hindutva justify the idea of a Hindu-majority state, but critics argue that this movement often marginalizes non-Hindu communities and promotes an agenda that can create divisions.learn more on wikipedia