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Christophe Jaffrelot | Hindu Nationalism in India: Modi, BJP, Hindutva’s Future | InferTalks

In this episode of Infertalk, Professor Christophe Jaffrelot and Host Usama delve deep into the intricate tapestry of Modi’s political realm. From examining the impact of Modi's tenure on the country's political evolution to exploring the power dynamics at play and projecting the future landscape, they navigate through the nuances of India's changing polity. From analyzing the motivations behind centralizing power to predicting the trajectories of potential successors, they unravel the complexities of nationalism, foreign policy, minority representation, and the parallels drawn with global conflicts. Tune in for an insightful exploration of India's political past, present, and the intriguing possibilities that lie ahead. Chapters 00:00 Highlights 01:11 After Modi was elected in India, has there been a change in the country’s polity, or is he a symptom of a change occurring in India over the decades? 03:55 Why PM Modi wants to concentrate power at the center? 04:48 Will Modi become more assertive or benign once re-elected into power after 2024 elections? 06:14 After 2024 PM Modi may follow similar path. 06:54 And what about his successor in the next decade? 07:57 South is turning its back to the BJP. 09:04 Strong leaders want to monopolize power. 09:21 Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath are likely to succeed Narendra Modi. 09:57 Amit Shah is effective at managing elections for the BJP. 10:29 RSS might try to field its own candidate which feels marginalized. 11:15 One interesting insight you made was the under-representation of Muslims in India’s police force and how it reveals a disturbing pattern of a higher proportion of Muslim prisoners in India, what does this exactly reveal about Indian Muslims facing discrimination within the country’s criminal justice system? 12:30 Police is a state subject. Thus, the minority in each state is over-represented behind bars. 13:07 Muslims are over-represented in Assam. 13:44 Has assertive foreign policy towards neighbors boomer-ranged for India. Cases in point are recent policies of Bhutan and Maldives. 16:33 Has the ‘neighborhood-first’ policy been thrown on the backburner for India’s foreign policy planners? 17:35 Will nationalism at home in India lead to reinforcing nationalist forces within South Asia? 20:32 Would it be right to connect the ongoing allegations of India’s involvement on the assassination of dissidents abroad? 22:08 Any examples that come to your mind? 22:33 What were the riots over in Leicester, UK and bulldozers part of the procession in New Jersey. 23:11 Is it correct far-right constituency in India draw parallels between Israel-Palestine conflict with a nuclear armed neighborhood involving India and Pakistan? 26:08 India wants to emulate Israeli policies in Kashmir. 27:06 What’s the future of Muslims in civil society and media, despite unpromising statistics on political participation and education? 29:39 Outro Host: Usama Nizamani Production: Hamza Ayaz, Farisa Sohail, & Arooj Abrar Watch the Complete InferTalks (Podcast) Playlist:    • InferTalks   Connect with us: Facebook Page:   / inferdigital   Instagram:   / inferdigital   Twitter:   / infer_digital   YouTube channel:    / @inferdigital   - - - - - #infertalk #podcast #blackhole #india #indianmuslim