Examine M.S. Golwalkar's views on negative and positive Hindutva.

M.S. Golwalkar, one of the most influential ideologues of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), contributed significantly to the discourse on Hindutva, particularly through his works like We, or Our Nationhood Defined (1938). His views on Hindutva were central to the RSS’s vision of India as a nation, and his ideas have shaped much of the current understanding of Hindutva. Golwalkar’s approach to Hindutva can be divided into two broad categories: negative Hindutva and positive Hindutva. These concepts encapsulate his vision for the political and cultural future of India, focusing on the relationship between Hindu identity, nationhood, and governance.

Negative Hindutva

Golwalkar’s concept of negative Hindutva can be understood as a reaction to the political and cultural conditions in pre-independence India, particularly the perceived threats posed by colonial rule and Muslim separatism. This negative Hindutva is rooted in his view of Hindu identity as a defense mechanism against foreign influences and cultural dilution.

Golwalkar saw Hindutva as a concept that needed to resist external forces—both from the British colonial powers and from the Muslim population, which he regarded as a foreign element in India. His perception of Muslims, and later, other non-Hindu communities, was based on the belief that they could not be fully integrated into the Indian nation unless they recognized the primacy of Hindu culture and civilization. This view is evident in his most controversial writings, where he often referred to Muslims and Christians as "foreigners" in India. According to Golwalkar, Hindutva is the essence of India’s identity, and those who do not accept this fundamental identity are seen as a threat to the nation’s unity and culture.

This negative Hindutva is, therefore, exclusionary. It is not simply a call to protect Hindu culture, but rather a demand for the entire ________ ___ ____ ___ __________ _____ ________.
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