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Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian politics /
Katju, Manjari.
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian politics / Manjari Katju. - 2nd - Hyderabad : Orient Longman, 2012 - viii, 186 p. ; 22 cm.
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral : School of Oriental and African Studies, London, 1998) under the title: Vishva Hindu Parishad and Hindu nationalism, 1964-1996.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-183) and index.
Synopsis
This book provides a detailed historical account of the VHP, one of the leading organizations in the Hindutva movement. It focuses on the VHP's transformation from a loosely knit body of Hindus aimed at preserving and promoting Hindu dharma, into a mass organization actively involved in mobilising the urban middle classes, service professionals and religious leaders for the creation and promotion of a strong Hindu nation.
Covers the period, 1964-1996.
812502476X
Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office Rs350.00
2003308672
Viśva Hindū Parishad.
Hinduism and politics--India.
India--Politics and government--20th century.
BL1215.P65 / K38 2003
320.5509 KAT
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian politics / Manjari Katju. - 2nd - Hyderabad : Orient Longman, 2012 - viii, 186 p. ; 22 cm.
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral : School of Oriental and African Studies, London, 1998) under the title: Vishva Hindu Parishad and Hindu nationalism, 1964-1996.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-183) and index.
Synopsis
This book provides a detailed historical account of the VHP, one of the leading organizations in the Hindutva movement. It focuses on the VHP's transformation from a loosely knit body of Hindus aimed at preserving and promoting Hindu dharma, into a mass organization actively involved in mobilising the urban middle classes, service professionals and religious leaders for the creation and promotion of a strong Hindu nation.
Covers the period, 1964-1996.
812502476X
Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office Rs350.00
2003308672
Viśva Hindū Parishad.
Hinduism and politics--India.
India--Politics and government--20th century.
BL1215.P65 / K38 2003
320.5509 KAT