Hindu Civilizationism: Make India Great Again

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Civilizational Populism: Definition, Literature, Theory, and Practice

Ihsan Yilmaz et al.

Summary: This article clarifies the concept of 'civilizational populism', highlighting the lack of a concrete definition and discussing how populists in various geographic and religious contexts incorporate notions of civilization into their discourses. It points out that the focus on civilization is not limited to Europe but also seen in non-Western environments, although these cases are rarely studied.

RELIGIONS (2022)

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Religious Populisms in the Asia Pacific

Ihsan Yilmaz et al.

Summary: This study highlights the role of religion in populist discourse in the Asia-Pacific region. It examines how religion is used by populists to construct identity, empower religious authorities, and portray leaders as sacred figures. The study also discusses the impact of religion's incorporation into populist discourse, including legitimizing authoritarianism, increasing religious divisions, and justifying the oppression of religious minorities.

RELIGIONS (2022)

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Fight, Die, and If Required Kill: Hindu Nationalism, Misinformation, and Islamophobia in India

Amarnath Amarasingam et al.

Summary: This article delves into recent cases of hate speech and violence against Muslims in India carried out by the majority. It provides an introduction to Hindutva as a social movement and examines three case studies, including the Delhi riots, the Love Jihad conspiracy theory, and anti-Muslim disinformation related to the COVID pandemic. These case studies highlight how Hindu nationalism in India portrays the Muslim minority as particularly dangerous and untrustworthy.

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'Strong leaders', authoritarian populism and Indian developmentalism: The Modi moment in historical context

Subir Sinha

Summary: The article analyzes the traits of Indian Prime Minister Modi as a "strong leader," emphasizing his use of creating a social divide between "people/enemy" to gain political authorization and further support authoritarianism and neoliberal economic reforms. While Modi's project is limited by the contentiousness within the "people-enemy" frame, he has successfully established a majoritarian Hindu nation and enforced spatial control through media domination.

GEOFORUM (2021)

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Hinduism, Hindutva and Hindu Populism in India: An Analysis of Party Manifestos of Indian Rightwing Parties

Raja M. Ali Saleem

Summary: This article discusses the relationship between Hinduism and populism, distinguishing between Hindu nationalism and Hindu populism through an analysis of the election manifestos of Hindutva parties.

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A Systematic Literature Review of Populism, Religion and Emotions

Ihsan Yilmaz et al.

Summary: This paper systematically reviews the relationship between religion and populism, discussing various definitions and causes of populism, as well as different forms of interaction between religion and populism. It also points out gaps in research and suggests future areas of study in the field.

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