Hinduism has become more culturally aspirational in India both through social media (with families making pilgrimages after seeing reels and videos) and through political framing by the ruling BJP, which has assumed the role of Hinduism's custodian by promoting Hindu causes as public policy priority.

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Vishnu Paban

Evidence Quote

“Hinduism has also become more aspirational because of politics India's ruling party the barata janata party has assumed the role of hinduism's custodian it promotes Hindu causes as a public policy priority”

Source

Ode to dread: Europe after Trump— The Economist
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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