Nissim Mannathukkaren

Professor whose main research interests are focused on left/communist movements, development and democracy, modernity, and the politics of popular culture. Author of "Hindu Nationalism in South India: The Rise of Saffron in Kerala."

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Dec 9, 2024 • 53min

Nissim Mannathukkaren, "Hindu Nationalism in South India: The Rise of Saffron in Kerala" (Routledge, 2024)

Nissim Mannathukkaren, a professor known for his research on left movements and the politics of popular culture, delves into the unexpected rise of Hindu nationalism in Kerala. He challenges the assumption that the state is immune to such ideologies, exploring historical and cultural factors shaping this complex landscape. The discussion highlights Kerala's unique religious dynamics, the rise of neo-Hindutva, and how local responses reflect a resistance to dominant narratives. Mannathukkaren calls for deeper studies on the electoral and cultural implications of these shifts.

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