The Whirlwind

Tag: Tilak

  • Savarkar & Nepal’s Crisis-A Speculative Take

    Savarkar & Nepal’s Crisis-A Speculative Take

    Nepal has once again entered a moment of historic upheaval. What began as protests against a social media ban has exploded into a nationwide movement against corruption and political decay. The resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and other members of his administration, the burning of government buildings, and the military’s presence on…

  • Savarkar’s Plea for a Right to Resistance

    Savarkar’s Plea for a Right to Resistance

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    Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 6 The Concept of “Responsive Resistance” Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was deeply influenced by the idea of “Responsive Resistance,” a term coined by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. This concept proposed that Indian cooperation with British colonial rule should be directly proportional to the level of political reforms granted by the British. More…