Mahua Moitra Triggers Religious Debate, Says Hinduism Allows Love, Hindutva Calls It Love Jihad

Описание: A fierce ideological debate erupted in Kolkata after TMC MP Mahua Moitra drew a sharp distinction between Hindu Dharma and Hindutva. Speaking at the Calcutta Debating Circle’s 2026 debate, Moitra argued that Hinduism is a spiritual and pluralistic tradition, while Hindutva is a political ideology that enforces a single narrative. Her most controversial remark claimed that Hindu Dharma allows the imagination of love between Hindus and Muslims, while Hindutva brands it as “love jihad.” She cited examples from Bengal, including non-vegetarian offerings to Goddess Kali, to argue that Hinduism accommodates diversity while Hindutva seeks uniformity. The remarks triggered a strong rebuttal from BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who defended Hindutva as the core essence of Hinduism, not its distortion. He said questioning scriptures and debating faith itself is the strength of Hindu tradition.



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