Shadowy second self
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a secretive, Hindu militaristic organization, has close connections with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which heads India's ruling coalition. Most of BJP's leading figures have passed through the RSS, and the BJP is clearly strongly influenced by RSS views. Many Indians are now concerned that the country could be very negatively affected by the RSS's militant Hindu aims, as put into practice by the BJP. It has been extensively reported in India that RSS leaders influence Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's choice of cabinet ministers.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Kinder, gentler
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There is a strong mood of optimism within India's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly in the light of the problems being experienced by the Congress Party and the United Front coalition, its main rivals. The BJP expects to win the general election, which is to be held before Mar 15, 1998, even though most political experts are anticipating another hung parliament. The rise in popularity of the BJP is largely attributable to the fact that it has sought to shed its Hindu-fundamentalist image, becoming conservative, but moderate and secular.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Convenient allies
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An alliance of Akali Dal, a moderate Sikh party, and the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) won a strong victory in elections to the state legislature in Punjab, India. The Dal gained 75 seats in the 117-seat assembly, while the BJP gained 18. Many observers have hailed the result as a victory for peace, political stability and cooperation between communities. Industrial leaders point out that stability is vital if Punjab is to become competitive with the rest of India in attracting investment.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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