HINDUVATA

Hindutva (or “Hinduness") is used to describe Hindu nationalism… and the belief that it is righteous to kill anyone who gets in their way.

• The Indian subcontinent is the homeland of the Hindus.

• "Hindus" are those who consider India to be their fatherland as well as their holyland.

• emphasize historical oppression of Hindus by invading forces like the Muslims and the Christians and the call to "reverse" the influence resulting from these intrusions.

• denunciation of British colonialism and Communism alike for a perceived weakening of Hindus.

• The irredentist call for the establishment of a "Hindu Rashtra" to protect Hindus and revive Hindu culture.

• A ban on cow slaughter in India.