Thomas Blom Hansen Analyses Hindutva’s Expanding Hegemony in India

Frontline Magazine has featured an essay by historian Thomas Blom Hansen that examines the widening reach of Hindutva across the Indian polity. Hansen, known for his work on South Asian social movements, outlines how the ideology has moved beyond fringe groups to occupy mainstream political discourse. He points to the increasing alignment of major parties, civil society narratives, and cultural institutions with Hindutva’s nationalist agenda. The analysis suggests that this shift is reshaping policy priorities and public debate on secularism, minority rights, and national identity. Hansen’s piece adds an academic perspective to ongoing conversations about the future trajectory of Indian democracy.