HINDUTVA as POLITICAL MONOTHEISM by Anustup Basu

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🟠 Hindutva as Political Monotheism | Anustup Basu What if Hindutva isn’t about religion at all—but about state power modeled on monotheistic absolutism? In this powerful and provocative analysis, Anustup Basu argues that Hindutva reconfigures Hinduism into a political theology—not to liberate, but to control. Drawing on Carl Schmitt and postcolonial theory, this video explores how Hindutva converts a pluralist cultural tradition into an authoritarian state ideology. We examine: 🧠 Basu’s central thesis: Hindutva = political monotheism, not Hinduism ⚖️ The legal and symbolic erasure of difference in India 🏛️ How myth and masculinity serve as tools of political mobilization 📺 The role of cinema, media, and affect in sacralizing the state 🚨 Parallels between Hindutva and fascist political theology 🔍 Why This Matters As India faces rising authoritarianism, understanding the ideological structure behind Hindutva is crucial. This is not merely about faith—but about sovereignty, identity, and control. 🧩 Topics Covered: Carl Schmitt and political theology Hindutva vs Hinduism Indian nationalism and symbolic politics Media and myth-making in the Modi era Religious populism and majoritarianism 💬 Is Hindutva a faith, a feeling—or a formula for power? 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📢 Share to challenge dominant narratives #Hindutva #AnustupBasu #PoliticalMonotheism #IndianPolitics #HinduNationalism #PostcolonialTheory #CarlSchmitt #ReligiousNationalism #IndiaUnderModi #PoliticalTheology #SecularismCrisis #Majoritarianism