LoginBharatiya Janata Party and the Indian Muslims
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is perceived as a communal party that aims to eliminate the secular character of the Indian state in which Indian-Muslims coexist. The Hindus and Indian-Muslims are often projected as absolute identities. The present study argues that a number of identities-communitarian, caste, and regional-exist in India and compete to preserve their respective traditions.
The BJP as the proponent of Hindutva and the Muslims as the advocates of Islam-Urdu are struggling to protect their respective values system and traditions. Both identities have deep historical roots that were formed during the British Raj.
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
Release date: 30 September 2014
ISBN-10 : 0199069972 | ISBN-13: 9780199069972
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Release date: 30 September 2014
ISBN-10 : 0199069972 | ISBN-13: 9780199069972
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