Buchzusammenfassung
Shashi Tharoor is an Indian parliamentarian, author and ex-diplomat. A member of the Indian National Congress party, he has represented the district of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala since 2009. His previous books include the novel Riot (2001) and An Era of Darkness (2017), a study of British misrule in India during the colonial period.
Since 2014, India under the BJP has witnessed a rise in intolerance, rooted in the party's adherence to Hindutva, a nationalist ideology that diverges from Hinduism's historical emphasis on diversity and acceptance. Hindutva, shaped by figures like Savarkar and Golwalkar, promotes exclusionary views, contrasting with Hinduism's tradition of coexistence and respect for other faiths, as seen in its interactions with Buddhism and Sikhism. This shift has led to policies and rhetoric targeting minorities, particularly Muslims, exemplified by Yogi Adityanath's inflammatory actions and the neglect of Islamic heritage sites like the Taj Mahal. The BJP's governance has also curtailed freedoms tied to sexual diversity and dietary choices, with violent consequences, while its leaders' scientifically questionable claims have tarnished India's global image. These developments reflect a departure from India's legacy of tolerance and inclusivity, raising concerns about the nation's social and cultural trajectory.
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