Tag: Economic Development


  • The Economic Aspects of the Hindutva Concept: The 12 Principles

    Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 5; Savarkar’s Economic Principles (1/13) The economic dimension of the Hindutva ideology is often overlooked in discussions dominated by its political and cultural aspects. However, the economic program articulated by Savarkar, particularly through his “12 Principles,” is crucial to understanding his vision for India’s future. These principles were presented during…

  • Economics in Savarkar’s Thought

    Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 4 Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is often remembered for his strong ideological stance on nationalism, Hindutva, and socio-political issues. However, when it comes to the realm of economic policy, his contributions and ideas have remained largely under-explored. This is perhaps surprising, given that Savarkar, in his vision for the Hindu Rashtra…

  • The Left-Nationalist Paradigm in India: Socialism and Nationalism

    Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 3 The historical context of India’s colonial experience under British rule offers a complex narrative of economic distress, cultural shifts, and political movements. Among the Indian nationalists who fought against foreign domination, many turned to socialism as a potential solution to the severe economic challenges facing the nation. They believed…

  • Evaluating Economic Development under the British Raj: A Nationalist Perspective

    Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 2 The economic history of India under British colonial rule (British Raj) remains a subject of significant debate, especially when viewed through the lens of a nationalist perspective. Nationalists have long argued that British colonialism destroyed or severely deformed a flourishing pre-colonial Indian economy, which had been progressing smoothly before…

  • An Introduction to Savarkar’s Economic Thought

    Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 1 The Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule on India: A Historical Perspective The nearly two centuries of British colonial rule in India left an indelible mark on the country’s economic, social, and political fabric. Beyond the visible changes in governance and administration, British rule profoundly reshaped India’s economic structures,…