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News •

Eight held in connection with murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru • May 2, 2025, 11:31 PM ET (The Hindu)
Bengal BJP frets as, after wedding bells, temple bells for Dilip Ghosh at Mamata event • May 2, 2025, 8:12 AM ET (The Indian Express)
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh’s visit to CM Mamata’s temple inauguration triggers party rift • May 1, 2025, 11:15 PM ET (The Indian Express)
‘Don’t lecture me on RSS, Hindutva’: Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh hits back at critics within party • May 1, 2025, 9:41 AM ET (The Indian Express)
As Pahalgam attack gives fresh ammo to BJP, Suvendu Adhikari leads the charge • Apr. 29, 2025, 6:11 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As Hindu nationalism

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Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh
Indian politician