If we go by a preconceived notion that BJP is only Hindutva, and their agenda is that...... Then you are right, But it again depends on the way you look at it.... It is never HIndutva vs anti hindutva as i see it, while agree a certain section is trying to do so, but today none of the action from the PM or his top ministers suggests so, But if one focus on fringe elements then yes........ Just like one look at Owaisi as a leader of secular forces, or Mani sankar aiyar as a person who may have leaning towards a nation which has always worked against you.... But in both the cases they do not represent the entire opposition, but they are part of it..... A Rw will only see these elements and highlights and as Anti RW you are focusing on the other part of it.......
Let us agree that we have not matured (at least most of the posters here) to discuss objectively,
I said the discourse nation-wide is Hindutva and anti-Hindutva.
Whether the BJP and its leaders are wholly or partially guided by this toxic ideology can be a matter of debate since actions can be explained and rationalized in different ways and none of us can really look inside their heads or are privy to their close-door discussions and meetings.
I believe they are. And most intelligent observers who are not Hindu do too.
For a Hindu, as I've said someplace earlier to
@Arvind the lines might blur between spiritual Hinduism and political Hindutva. And one would understandably then have the innate tendency to try and defend it as non-malignant. Because nobody wants to believe that something toxic is emanating from and riding piggyback on one's dearly held faith and value system.
Now a majority of the members here are Hindu. As they are in our country.
You would also notice that the active anti-Hindutva voices here are at max 3 or 4. The others have either come and gone or are staying away.
Why?
Because the Hindutva voices here are more in number and loud. And fractious. And hostile. And often abusive.
By banning the discussion of Hindutva you are silencing those 3 to 4 remaining voices. And ensuring that Strategic Front becomes a Hindutva echo chamber. Instead of punishing abuse, you are trying to stifle one side so that the other does not abuse.
In essence you are guiding this place into becoming a Hindu PDF.
If so, and based on your decision, I am in or out.
Cheers, Doc