Article
Negotiating the Nation: Diaspora contestations in the USA about Hindu nationalism in India
Nations and Nationalism
(2010)
Abstract
Diaspora positions and identities are being continually constructed, negotiated and reframed. Nevertheless, many studies tend to focus on the ethno-centric, exclusionary and/or nationalistic orientation of some groups. In this article, I will explore variations in the responses of the Indian American diaspora community to Hindu nationalism in India. The article will focus on the opposition of progressive groups to a particularly controversial Hindu nationalist leader, Narendra Modi. They stand in contrast to those US-based organisations that support Modi and his political ideology. The debate between the two sides shows a high degree of political polarisation within the community. This study illustrates the variations in interpretations of nationalism and identity that exist among groups operating in the transnational political space. In particular, it shows us that the political process that articulates these differences can impact policy in the home or adopted country.
Keywords
- Diaspora,
- Hindu nationalism
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 14, 2010
DOI
10.1111/j.1469-8129.2010.00464.x
Publisher Statement
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Citation Information
Bidisha Biswas. "Negotiating the Nation: Diaspora contestations in the USA about Hindu nationalism in India" Nations and Nationalism Vol. 16 Iss. 4 (2010) p. 696 - 714 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bidisha-biswas/5/