02298nam a22002537a 4500 160822b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780143477105 Purchased Prism Books, Kadavanthra English 320.54 MAK/HI Makarand R Paranjape HINDUTVA AND HIND SWARAJ : History's Forgotten Doubles 1 Vintage - Penguin Books 2025 Haryana 376 The Battle of Ideas in Indian History and Politics Hindu Identity, Nationalism, and Democracy A close reading of the persistent antagonisms in Indian history, Hindutva and Hind Swaraj focuses on the ideological clash between Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, representing the broader ideological, political, and cultural factions within Hindu and Indian society. The central argument is that this antagonism continues to influence national life, both politically and personally, reflecting two contrasting ideologies: Hindutva and Hind Swaraj. Divided into three parts, the first part addresses the lack of historical records in ancient India and the importance of creating a national history to reclaim India’s past. In the part second part, the author examines the discovery of India’s cultural and historical identity, the impact of colonialism, and the need for a balanced discourse that acknowledges the complexity and diversity of Indian society. While the third looks at the e contemporary political landscape, the rise of Hindutva, and the ongoing struggle between Gandhi’s vision of non-violent resistance and Savarkar’s advocacy of armed rebellion. It highlights the unresolved tensions between these two ideologies and their implications for India’s future. The book emphasizes the need for a new approach to understanding and reconciling these differences, suggesting that a balanced discourse and a deeper inquiry into the nature of nationalism, democracy, and Indian society are essential for creating a new India. Political science  Political science (Politics and government)  Political ideologies  Nationalism, regionalism, internationalism LEN ddc ddc 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC MAIN MAIN GEN 2025-10-07 Purchased 799.00 KC-25-CRB-3590,2025/09/30 3 320.54 MAK/HI E1102041 2026-10-01 2026-09-17 12:13:45 2026-09-17 2025-10-07 LEN 196568 196568