Hindu nationalism Archives - Bridge Initiative

27 Jul 2023 | Organizations

Factsheet: Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)

IMPACT: Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) is a Marietta, Georgia-based Hindu right-wing advocacy organization known for targeting critics of Hindu nationalism and those who highlight the persecution of religious minorities, particularly Muslims and... read the complete article

Factsheet

25 May 2023 | Organizations

Factsheet: Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)

IMPACT: Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) is a Hindu far-right organization and the US offshoot of India’s Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), designated as a “militant religious organization” by the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) World... read the complete article

Article

20 Dec 2022 | Policy/Law

2022 Islamophobia in Review: India

2022 marked the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, and the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on the country and its accomplishments. Many scholars, journalists, and rights activists noted that the momentous occasion was marred... read the complete article

Report

31 Oct 2022 | Policy/Law

Is a Genocide of Muslims Underway in India?

Over the past decade, India has experienced a dangerous rise in Islamophobia. There are near daily episodes of harassment, public beatings and mob assaults, destruction of property, and lynchings that have created an atmosphere of fear for the country’s 200+ million Muslims. read the complete article