Practicing Success
Which Indian Freedom fighter is associated with the idea of Hindutva? |
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Dayanand Saraswati Lala Lajpat Rai V.D. Savarkar |
V.D. Savarkar |
The correct answer is option 4- V.D. Savarkar The term 'Hindutva,' coined by its originator V. D. Savarkar, literally signifies 'Hinduness.' In Savarkar's understanding, it forms the foundation of Indian (also Hindu, in his terminology) nationhood. Fundamentally, it proposes that to be integral members of the Indian nation, individuals must not only acknowledge India as their 'fatherland' (pitrubhu) but also as their sacred land (punyabhu). Advocates of 'Hindutva' contend that a robust nation can only emerge from a steadfast and unified national culture. They further assert that, in the context of India, this foundational element can solely be furnished by Hindu culture. |