Edward Anderson

Edward Anderson, an Assistant Professor of History at Northumbria University, explores the rise of Hindu nationalism among the Indian diaspora since 1947. He dives into the historical context of Indian migration to Britain and discusses the founding of the first Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakha abroad. Anderson also examines the impact of India’s Emergency on diaspora activism and how it fueled new political movements. The conversation reveals the complex relationship between diaspora communities and contemporary Hindu nationalism, including the rise of neo-Hindutva.