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Examine M.S. Golwalkar’s views on negative and positive Hindutva.

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Introduction M.S. Golwalkar, often referred to as Guruji, was a key ideologue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a prominent figure in shaping the ideological foundations of Hindutva. His writings and speeches laid out a comprehensive framework for what he considered the essential character of the Indian nation. Central to Golwalkar’s philosophy was the […]

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Examine M.S. Golwalkar’s views on negative and positive Hindutva.

M.S. Golwalkar (1906–1973) was a key figure in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization in India. Golwalkar wrote several books and delivered many speeches on what he believed to be the essence of Hindu identity, society, and culture. He spoke about Hindutva, which is often translated as “Hindu-ness” or the cultural essence