BJP's Ideological Journey: From RSS Roots to Hindutva Politics

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In this video, we explore the ideological journey of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), from its roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to its current Hindutva politics. We discuss the pivotal moments that shaped the BJP's trajectory, including the Janata Party's decision in 1979 that led to the BJP's formation, the impact of the Shah Bano case, and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. We also delve into the BJP's transition from moderate politics to the Hindutva plank and its current focus on inclusive development. We examine how the party has navigated the political landscape, from the Mandal-Kamandal politics to the current era where ideology is both spatial and temporal. Join us as we unravel the complexities of the BJP's ideological evolution and its impact on Indian politics.  Read the article: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/bjp-and-its-ideological-journey-a-roller-coaster-ride  #BJP #RSS #LokSabhaElections #Ideology  Follow Us Website: https://www.outlookindia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Outlookindia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outlookindia/ X: https://twitter.com/Outlookindia Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNrF3v0AgWLA6OnJH0R Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlookMagazine Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/outlookindia

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00:00 Outlook brings to you excerpts from its latest issue titled Cinema Politico.

00:06 The issue explores politics and cinema and the ever blurring lines between the two.

00:12 Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a slew of propaganda movies have hit the big screen and OTT platforms amid much criticism and approach,

00:22 while many more films are slated to release in the coming weeks stirring even a bigger debate.

00:28 The latest issue of Outlook looks at the genre of nationalist and propaganda films in the Indian context

00:35 and also continues with the exploration of the ideology question in the context of upcoming general elections.

00:42 Both themes are contextual and linked in many ways.

00:47 A rollercoaster ride by Abhig Bhattacharya from Outlook.

00:51 In this he traces the ideological journey of BJP which mirrors the journey of India itself from the pre-liberalisation era through the Mandal Kamandal politics to the current condition.

01:03 A seemingly harmless decision in 1979 ended up reshaping Indian politics.

01:10 The biggest beneficiary was the Bharatiya Janata Party.

01:14 On July 30, 1979, most national newspapers featured headlines declaring Janata Party bans dual membership,

01:24 spotlighting the party's decision prohibiting members from affiliating with organisations endorsing theocratic states.

01:33 Janata Party's General Secretary Ram Krishna Hegde openly targeted the Rashtriya Soyam Sevak Sangh,

01:40 affirming that members of the party would no longer hold dual membership.

01:45 Little did they realise that this decision would alter the country's political landscape permanently.

01:52 The birth of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a nationalist organisation soon followed,

01:59 poised to reshape Indian politics in the years to come, making a pivotal moment in the nation's political trajectory.

02:07 As the BJP completes its 44 years on April 6, 2023, just a few days ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections,

02:17 it's crucial to examine its journey.

02:20 What were the political junctures that propelled the party forward?

02:24 How did it become the largest political organisation in the country,

02:28 boasting a formidable membership of 11 crore as claimed by its officials?

02:34 The ideological journey of the BJP mirrors the journey of India itself,

02:40 from the pre-liberalisation era through the Mandal-Kamandal politics to the current condition,

02:46 where ideology is both spatial and temporal.

02:50 For this and more, read the latest issue of Outlook.

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