Rising Fascism in India: Case Study of Modi’s Regime

Abstract

Indian hegemonic ambition in South Asian region has always paved the way towards instability of the region. Indian successive governments have tried to dominate in the regional politics since the inception of India. Bhartya Janata Party (BJP) governments always use violence against minorities in India to get more support from nationalist elements. This paper explores the Indian fascist policy in general and policy of Narendra Modi in particular towards minorities in India. This paper will explore the traits of Narendra Modi as the fascist leader of contemporary world that is threatening the regional peace and stability of South Asia by its domestic policy within the India and its policy towards Kashmir. Different aspects of Fascism are discussed in the paper to provide a theoretical foundation to Indian aggressive policies. Policies of Modi regime with special reference to Pakistan and Kashmir are also discussed in this research paper. The paper identifies the nexus between RSS and BJP for promoting the fascist policies in India. The research concludes that Modi government is using the violence, authoritative control and totalitarian approach in running the affairs of state in India. This fascist approach is a threat not only for India itself but also for the stability of South Asian region.