The rise of this trend is more apparent in younger generations, and carries grave implications for Islamophobia in the United States.
Supporters react during a "Howdy, Modi" rally celebrating India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas September 22, 2019. / Photo: Reuters
Recent years have seen diaspora groups mobilising support for Hindutva ideology. This could be seen at events such as the"" rally in Houston in 2019, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from then-US president Donald Trump, highlighting the transnational influence of Indian political currents.US President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the "Howdy Modi" event in Houston, Texas, September 22, 2019 .
Listen to Safa Ahmed, Associate Director of Media and Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council, speak about Hindutva in the U.S., including its impact on American Muslim communities, during a webinar on October 17.Perhaps one of the most surprising findings of our study is that 81 percent of second- and third-generation Hindu respondents emphasise the essentialness of Hinduism to Indian identity, compared to 62 percent of first-generation Hindu respondents.
In India, one of the world’s most polyglot countries, the government wants more than a billion people to embrace Hindi. One scholar—who has been working on a survey of the country’s motley splurge of languages for over a decade—thinks that would be a loss.Language emerged as another significant factor, with second- and third-generation Hindu respondents more likely to prioritise speaking Hindi as essential to Indian identity compared to 52 percent of first-generation respondents.
One of the most concerning findings of the ISPU study is the higher Islamophobia Index score among Hindus in the sample, compared to the general public. The index, which measures the level of endorsement of negative stereotypes about Muslims, placed Hindus at 44 out of 100, significantly higher than the general public's score of 36.
For instance, 38 percent of Hindu respondents supported banning hijab in public schools and universities, compared to 22 percent of the general American public.Similarly, Hindu respondents were more likely than the general public to back policies such as banning Muslim immigration, restricting mosque construction, and implementing surveillance programs.
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