The globe is currently seeing the rise of the Hindutva ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is gaining attention for its influence on both local and global issues.

The philosophy, promoted by the RSS and supported by the BJP, is becoming more and more well-known, raising questions abroad about India’s commitment to religious freedom and plurality.

There are concerns about India’s commitment to democracy and freedom as a result of the rise of Hindutva. Despite India’s global standing as the largest democracy in the world, recent events have cast a shadow on its adherence to the democratic principles it proudly espouses.

Reports of Indian government agents planning conspiracies to kill Sikh leaders who support Punjab’s independence from India have surfaced. These claims highlight a worrying pattern of state-sponsored murder against dissident voices. These incidents raise profound questions about the preservation of democratic ideals and the safeguarding of individual freedoms in the face of an ideological shift that appears to be straining the very fabric of India’s democratic foundation.

Recent events have not only horrified........

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