Hindus in Hindu Rashtra (Eighth-Class Citizens and Victims of State- Sanctioned Apartheid)
Anand Ranganathan, in his audacious and intellectually stimulating treatise, boldly interrogates the characterization of India as a 'Hindu Rashtra' by scrupulously dissecting the contradictory treatment accorded to Hindus within their own homeland. Through a multitude of incisive inquiries, he elucidates various scenarios where the entitlements, customs, and aspirations of Hindus seem to be systematically eroded or disregarded by governmental entities, judicial institutions, and societal frameworks. Covering a wide range of issues—from the governance of religious temples to academic regulations, from the management of communal friction to the safeguarding of cultural legacies—Ranganathan articulates a compelling argument for what he identifies as 'State-sanctioned Apartheid' directed at Hindus. This scathing discourse, crafted with surgical exactitude, seeks to dismantle the dominant narrative of Hindu supremacy, instead showcasing a populace striving to preserve its identity and entitlements amidst a backdrop of perceived marginalization. Regardless of whether one aligns with his assertions, Ranganathan's exploration provides an unflinching and starkly revealing lens on the intricate dynamics of religion, governance, and societal interaction in today's India.
- Author: Anand Ranganathan
- Publisher: BluOne Ink (15 August 2023); BluOne Ink, A - 76, Sector 136, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201305
- Genre: Cultural Studies
- ISBN: 978-9392209475
- Pages: 152 pages