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May 2024, The Sunday Guardian Civilisation-state and Hindu concerns "When Narendra Modi took office as Prime Minister, he faced significant challenges of steering a “fragile five” economy and restoring public trust that had been severely eroded by the corruption scandals of the previous UPA administration. The most formidable challenge, however, was the deeply ingrained Nehruvian idea of India. PM Modi’s vision of India as a global leader went beyond economic prowess. It encompassed positioning its rich heritage, vast knowledge, and spiritual traditions, as a source of wisdom and a symbol of hope for nations that are often overlooked in international politics. However, a great nation cannot be built without addressing historical injustices. It cannot emerge in a cultural and civilisational void. Nor can it be driven by a despondent human capital that is dependent on hand- outs and suffers from a slave mentality. It also cannot be built or sustained amidst the festering resentment within the majority community, comprising 80% of the population." "On 17 May 2014, a day after the BJP was declared victorious in the general elections, Narendra Modi participated in Rudrabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, followed by Ganga Aarti. Since then, he has unapologetically practised his religion and freed it from the grip of pseudo-secularism that frowned upon such public displays by Hindus. The Modi government rejuvenated several religious places to instil pride among followers of Hinduism. Modi’s arrival on the national stage also resulted in an environment where the majority community could voice their concerns. When discussing the oppression of Hindus in India, it is vital to recall the Congress-led UPA era. The UPA raised the bogey of “saffron terror” while simultaneously downplaying Islamist terrorism with “terror has no religion.” It proposed the Communal Violence Bill, intended to disempower Hindus into submission and silence. It aimed to codify Hindus as aggressors, and Muslims as victims, regardless of the facts." "While the Modi government may not have addressed all of the grievances, it has provided freedom to put forward views and demands. NaMo is well aware that this is a double-edged sword; and that a long-oppressed community is likely to be impatient. Nonetheless, for the sake of India’s stability and progress, it is essential that its majority community is treated with equality and respect, and feels invested in and valued by the nation."