What is the connection between Hinduism and India?

During the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Hinduism. Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social station.

What are the criticism of Indian secularism?

Critics claim the Indian form of secularism as “pseudo-secularism”. Supporters state that any attempt to introduce a uniform civil code, that is equal laws for every citizen irrespective of his or her religion, would impose majoritarian Hindu sensibilities and ideals.

What is the difference between Indian secularism and Western secularism?

In the western model, State does not intervene in the affairs of religion till the time religion is working within the limits of the law. On the other hand, in Indian secularism, state shall interfere in religion so as to remove evils in it.

Is BJP India’s ‘second dominant party system’?

Political scientist Suhas Palshikar calls the BJP India’s “second dominant party system”, the first being former PM Indira Gandhi’s Congress which ruled the republic for more than half a century. The BJP is the only and first party to win clear majorities since Rajiv Gandhi of Congress did so in 1984 elections.

What is the current ruling political Party of India?

It is the current ruling political party of the Republic of India, having been so since 2014. The BJP is a right-wing party, and its policy has historically reflected Hindu nationalist positions.

How many states in India have a BJP Chief Minister?

As of July 2019, the BJP has Chief Ministers in 13 states: Arunachal Pradesh (with Janata Dal (United) and National People’s Party) Assam (with Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front) Goa (with Goa Forward Party) Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand (with All Jharkhand Students Union) Karnataka

What is the ideology of Bharatiya Janata Party?

Bharatiya Janata Party Peasant’s wing Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Membership 180 million (2019) Ideology Hindutva Integral humanism Conservatism Political position Right-wing