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Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian politics / Manjari Katju.

By: Publication details: Hyderabad : Orient Longman, 2012Edition: 2ndDescription: viii, 186 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 812502476X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.5509 KAT
LOC classification:
  • BL1215.P65 K38 2003
Contents:
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.
Summary: Covers the period, 1964-1996.
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BOOKs BOOKs National Law School MPP Section 320.5509 KAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 37568

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.

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