"Decolonizing The Hindu Mind" by Dr. Koenraad Elst offers a thorough analysis of the ideological underpinnings of Hindu revivalism. It examines the statements of its proponents and their critiques of the prevailing secular order in India. The book specifically focuses on the period of significant political transformation between 1984 and 1998, which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow from 21 to 179 Lok Sabha seats, leading to its first coalition government.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain insight into the core ideologies driving Hindu revivalism in India.
• Understand critiques of India's secular order from a Hindu nationalist perspective.
• Explore the political landscape and the rise of the BJP during a critical period (1984-1998).
• Benefit from a clear and focused analysis of a complex subject.