ABSTRACT
The contemporary Hindutva does not adhere to the old Hindu nationalist rhetorical ideals such as Dharam Rajya (rule of principles) Hindu Rashtra (Hindu nation) or even Akhand Bharta (undivided/unbroken India). On the contrary, it aims to appropriate the Constitution for creating a new Hindu majoritarian common sense. Against this backdrop, this chapter looks at two fundamental questions. First, what is nature of this new form of Hindutva constitutionalism? Second, how does this Hindu constitutionalism contribute to the emerging hegemony of Indian politics? This exploration, it is suggested, might help in making sense of the complexities associated with the contemporary moment of democracy.
