Punjab Hindu Sabha, the forerunner to Hindu Mahasabha, is founded. It claims its objective is safeguarding the interests of Hindu community

    December 3, 2023
    BJP wins a thumping majority in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh state elections, while also making in roads in Telangana state.
    BJP wins a thumping majority in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh state elections, while also making in roads in Telangana state.
    August 9, 2023
    Indian Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). Activists have raised alarm over Bill’s inherent dangers to the Right to Information Act.
    Indian Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). Activists have raised alarm over Bill’s inherent dangers to the Right to Information Act.
    July 31, 2023
    On board a train in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh first killed his fellow officer Tikaram Meena and then went on to kill three Muslim passengers. He then hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
    On board a train in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh first killed his fellow officer Tikaram Meena and then went on to kill three Muslim passengers. He then hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

       

    July 31, 2023
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) orchestrated riots in the Nuh district of Haryana, which resulted in more than 6 killings and a fury of events filled with hate speeches against Muslims, including calls for ethnic cleansing.
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) orchestrated riots in the Nuh district of Haryana, which resulted in more than 6 killings and a fury of events filled with hate speeches against Muslims, including calls for ethnic cleansing.
    June 14, 2023
    Law Commission seeks views of religious organizations and public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
    Law Commission seeks views of religious organizations and public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
    May 3, 2023
    Violence erupted after the High Court asked the state to recognize Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) – a status already conferred upon the Kuki tribals.  The months-long violence left hundreds dead and over 50,000 displaced, torching of nearly 250 churches and the use of sexual violence against women. The victims were mostly Kukis.
    Violence erupted after the High Court asked the state to recognize Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) – a status already conferred upon the Kuki tribals.  The months-long violence left hundreds dead and over 50,000 displaced, torching of nearly 250 churches and the use of sexual violence against women. The victims were mostly Kukis.
    December 9, 2022
    BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena introduced a private member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha, seeking the constitution of a committee to prepare and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is being done to revoke Muslim personal law.
    BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena introduced a private member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha, seeking the constitution of a committee to prepare and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is being done to revoke Muslim personal law.
    December 8, 2022
    BJP returns to power in Gujarat with a thumping majority of 156 seats. The BJP fought elections on a communal and divisive Hindutva agenda.
    BJP returns to power in Gujarat with a thumping majority of 156 seats. The BJP fought elections on a communal and divisive Hindutva agenda.
    November 9, 2022
    District magistrates of 31 districts and the home secretaries of nine states given powers to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to the country from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    District magistrates of 31 districts and the home secretaries of nine states given powers to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to the country from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    October 29, 2022
    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state
    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state
    October 13, 2022
    India’s Supreme Court failed to deliver a verdict on whether Muslim students can wear the hijab in schools and colleges, with two judges expressing opposing views. One judge upheld a Karnataka high court order from March 2022 that said the hijab was not “essential” to Islam.
    India’s Supreme Court failed to deliver a verdict on whether Muslim students can wear the hijab in schools and colleges, with two judges expressing opposing views. One judge upheld a Karnataka high court order from March 2022 that said the hijab was not “essential” to Islam.
    September 2022
    Rashtriya Swaymsevak Sangh (RSS) pledges to expand its ‘Shakha’ base to 100,000 by 2025 to coincide with its centenary. The RSS currently has around 60,000 Shakhas across the country.
    Rashtriya Swaymsevak Sangh (RSS) pledges to expand its ‘Shakha’ base to 100,000 by 2025 to coincide with its centenary. The RSS currently has around 60,000 Shakhas across the country.
    August 15, 2022
    Gujarat government with approval from the Union Home Ministry, approved the premature release of 11 Hindu extremists who were convicted for the gangrape of a pregnant Muslim woman Bilkis Bano and murder of 14 members of her family, including her 3 year-old daughter, during 2002 Gujarat pogrom. 
    Gujarat government with approval from the Union Home Ministry, approved the premature release of 11 Hindu extremists who were convicted for the gangrape of a pregnant Muslim woman Bilkis Bano and murder of 14 members of her family, including her 3 year-old daughter, during 2002 Gujarat pogrom. 
    June 27, 2022
    Journalist and independent fact-checker Mohammad Zubair was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after a complaint by a social media user with regard to a tweet from 2018. On 20 July 2022, the Supreme Court of India granted him interim bail.
    Journalist and independent fact-checker Mohammad Zubair was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after a complaint by a social media user with regard to a tweet from 2018. On 20 July 2022, the Supreme Court of India granted him interim bail.
    June 25, 2022
    Activist Teesta Setalvad who campaigned for decades to hold Hindu nationalists accountable for their role 2002 Gujarat pogrom arrested by the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) over allegations of fabricating evidence against PM Narendra Modi’s role in the pogrom.
    Activist Teesta Setalvad who campaigned for decades to hold Hindu nationalists accountable for their role 2002 Gujarat pogrom arrested by the Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) over allegations of fabricating evidence against PM Narendra Modi’s role in the pogrom.
    June 24, 2022
    Indian Supreme Court rejects Zakia Jafri’s appeal against the exoneration of then-state Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat pogrom.
    Indian Supreme Court rejects Zakia Jafri’s appeal against the exoneration of then-state Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat pogrom.
    June 12, 2022
    Young Muslim activist Afreen Fatima’s house was illegally demolished by the Uttar Pradesh government after her father was arrested by the police over allegations that he ‘masterminded’ protests over anti-Islam remarks.
    Young Muslim activist Afreen Fatima’s house was illegally demolished by the Uttar Pradesh government after her father was arrested by the police over allegations that he ‘masterminded’ protests over anti-Islam remarks.
    June 10, 2022
    Two Muslim teenagers were killed by police in Ranchi, Jharkhand during a protest against BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammed.
    April 2022
    The month was marked by brutal violence against Muslim families, homes, and places of worship in at least 8 Indian states. In Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, one Muslim man was murdered by the Hindu extremists. Across BJP-ruled states, the local authorities arrested Muslims and later illegally demolished their houses over the allegations of participating in violence.
    The month was marked by brutal violence against Muslim families, homes, and places of worship in at least 8 Indian states. In Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, one Muslim man was murdered by the Hindu extremists. Across BJP-ruled states, the local authorities arrested Muslims and later illegally demolished their houses over the allegations of participating in violence.
    January 12, 2022
    Gregory Stanton, the founder and director of US-based NGO Genocide Watch issues a Genocide Alert for India’s 200 million Muslims.
    Gregory Stanton, the founder and director of US-based NGO Genocide Watch issues a Genocide Alert for India’s 200 million Muslims.
    November 29, 2021
    The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum predicted that India is the second-most likely, of all countries in the world, to witness mass killings soon. The project said that there is 14.4% chance of a mass killing beginning in India in 2021 or 2022.
    October 2021
    Between October 20-30, the members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Hindu Jagran Manch (HJM) in Tripura took multiple rallies across the state and attacked Muslim homes, shops, and places of worship.
    August 2021
    Gregory Stanton, the founder, and director of US-based NGO Genocide Watch, who has modelled 10 Stages of Genocide, put India on the 8th stage, i.e. persecution of a community. The remaining two stages are extermination and denial.
    Gregory Stanton, the founder, and director of US-based NGO Genocide Watch, who has modelled 10 Stages of Genocide, put India on the 8th stage, i.e. persecution of a community. The remaining two stages are extermination and denial.
    March 24, 2022:
    BJP ruled Uttarakhand becomes first state in India to announce implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The move is an attempt to target Muslim personal laws.
    BJP ruled Uttarakhand becomes first state in India to announce implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The move is an attempt to target Muslim personal laws.
    March 15, 2022
    A high court in India’s Karnataka state while upholding Hijab ban ruled that the hijab is not “essential” to Islam. The ruling will have implications across the country.
    A high court in India’s Karnataka state while upholding Hijab ban ruled that the hijab is not “essential” to Islam. The ruling will have implications across the country.
    March 10, 2022
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins state elections in four Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Manipur, renewing fears of an escalation in the anti-minority persecution.
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins state elections in four Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Manipur, renewing fears of an escalation in the anti-minority persecution.
    January 2022
    In India’s Karnataka state, Muslim female students who wear hijab were banned from schools and colleges after the BJP ruled state government issued an order putting a blanket ban on wearing Muslim religious clothing. Later, the state High Court also issued an interim order banning Hijab in schools and campuses.
    In India’s Karnataka state, Muslim female students who wear hijab were banned from schools and colleges after the BJP ruled state government issued an order putting a blanket ban on wearing Muslim religious clothing. Later, the state High Court also issued an interim order banning Hijab in schools and campuses.
    December 17, 2021
    Between December 17 and 19, a large number of Hindu monks came together at Haridwar, Uttarakhand for an event called the ‘Dharma Sansad’ or ‘Religious Parliament’, where they gave the call for an anti-Muslim genocide and killing 2 million Muslims.
    Between December 17 and 19, a large number of Hindu monks came together at Haridwar, Uttarakhand for an event called the ‘Dharma Sansad’ or ‘Religious Parliament’, where they gave the call for an anti-Muslim genocide and killing 2 million Muslims.
    28 May 2021
    BJP government allows Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Christians, and Buddhists from neighboring countries who are residing in 13 districts of India to apply for citizenship
    BJP government allows Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Christians, and Buddhists from neighboring countries who are residing in 13 districts of India to apply for citizenship
    12 December 2019
    Citizenship Amendment Act comes into existence, opening a path for discrimination against Muslims, triggering massive violence across the NorthEast
    Citizenship Amendment Act comes into existence, opening a path for discrimination against Muslims, triggering massive violence across the NorthEast
    09 November 2019
    Supreme Court of India hands the Babri Masjid site to Hindus despite acknowledging that demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 was a crime, as was its defiling by forcibly installing a Hindu idol there in 1949
    Supreme Court of India hands the Babri Masjid site to Hindus despite acknowledging that demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 was a crime, as was its defiling by forcibly installing a Hindu idol there in 1949
    05 August 2019
    Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution that provided a special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir revoked, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the RSS-BJP
    Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution that provided a special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir revoked, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the RSS-BJP
    20 June 2019
    Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who had exposed Narendra Modi’s complicity in the massacre of Muslims in Gujarat in 2002, is sentenced to life imprisonment in a fabricated case of custodial killing. The judges refused to allow Bhatt to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, nor allowed the defense to bring any witnesses
    Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who had exposed Narendra Modi’s complicity in the massacre of Muslims in Gujarat in 2002, is sentenced to life imprisonment in a fabricated case of custodial killing. The judges refused to allow Bhatt to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, nor allowed the defense to bring any witnesses
    23 May 2019
    Narendra Modi wins his second term
    Narendra Modi wins his second term
    26 May 2014
    Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister of India
    Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister of India
    May 2004
    Vajpayee loses Lok Sabha election; Manmohan Singh becomes prime minister
    Vajpayee loses Lok Sabha election; Manmohan Singh becomes prime minister
    September 2002
    Narendra Modi becomes the chief minister of Gujarat
    Narendra Modi becomes the chief minister of Gujarat
    February-March 2002
    At least 2,000 Muslims were massacred in Gujarat in a pogrom carried out by RSS-BJP-VHP affiliated mobs after Modi blames Muslims in Godhra for a train fire that killed 59 passengers, including Kar Sevaks returning from Ayodhya
    At least 2,000 Muslims were massacred in Gujarat in a pogrom carried out by RSS-BJP-VHP affiliated mobs after Modi blames Muslims in Godhra for a train fire that killed 59 passengers, including Kar Sevaks returning from Ayodhya
    23 January 1999
    Bajrang Dal militants burned alive Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons while they were sleeping in their car.
    Bajrang Dal militants burned alive Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons while they were sleeping in their car.
    16 February 1998
    BJP emerges as the single largest party in Lok Sabha election again, with its highest-ever 182 seats. Vajpayee forms a coalition government with a majority
    27 April 1996
    For the first-ever time, BJP emerges as the single largest party in the Lok Sabha election-winning 161 seats. Vajpayee becomes prime minster but resigns after 13 days as he fails to get a majority
    For the first-ever time, BJP emerges as the single largest party in the Lok Sabha election-winning 161 seats. Vajpayee becomes prime minster but resigns after 13 days as he fails to get a majority
    6 December 1992
    RSS-BJP-VHP-Bajrang Dal vigilantes raze Babri Masjid to the ground. BJP leaders including Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti are booked for making communal speeches leading to the demolition
    RSS-BJP-VHP-Bajrang Dal vigilantes raze Babri Masjid to the ground. BJP leaders including Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti are booked for making communal speeches leading to the demolition
    June 1991
    Congress emerges as the single largest party in Lok Sabha election, BJP reaches three-figure for the first time with 120 Lok Sabha seats
    1991
    Durga Vahini an “arm” of the Bajrang Dal, is founded under Sadhvi Rithambara, a self-styled female monk who had emerged as a principal rabble-rouser against the Babri Masjid
    Durga Vahini an “arm” of the Bajrang Dal, is founded under Sadhvi Rithambara, a self-styled female monk who had emerged as a principal rabble-rouser against the Babri Masjid
    10 November 1990
    BJP emerges as the third-highest party in Lok Sabha election with 85 seats; lends outside support to Vishwanath Pratap Singh who replaces Rajiv Gandhi as prime minister
    BJP emerges as the third-highest party in Lok Sabha election with 85 seats; lends outside support to Vishwanath Pratap Singh who replaces Rajiv Gandhi as prime minister
    30 October / 2 November 1990
    16 Kar Sevaks are killed in police firing after they attack Babri Masjid
    16 Kar Sevaks are killed in police firing after they attack Babri Masjid
    23 October 1990
    Then Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav’s government arrests Advani and stops Rath Yatra
    Then Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav’s government arrests Advani and stops Rath Yatra
    25 September 1990
    Then BJP President Advani launches a Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya in favor of the Ram temple
    Then BJP President Advani launches a Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya in favor of the Ram temple
    2 December 1989
    BJP withdraws support from central government leading to VP Singh’s resignation
    BJP withdraws support from central government leading to VP Singh’s resignation
    9 November 1989
    VHP lays the foundation of a Ram temple on land next to the Babri Masjid following permission from then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s government
    VHP lays the foundation of a Ram temple on land next to the Babri Masjid following permission from then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s government
    February 1986
    Faizabad District Judge Hari Shankar Pandey orders unlocking of the Babri Masjid and allows worship by Hindus
    Faizabad District Judge Hari Shankar Pandey orders unlocking of the Babri Masjid and allows worship by Hindus
    1984
    VHP launches its movement to claim Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid as the birthplace of Lord Ram
    VHP launches its movement to claim Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid as the birthplace of Lord Ram
    1984
    Bajrang Dal is founded as a youth wing and vigilante outfit for cultural indoctrination
    Bajrang Dal is founded as a youth wing and vigilante outfit for cultural indoctrination
    December 1984
    BJP is decimated winning only two seats in Lok Sabha election that were called by then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi after the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi. Congress under Rajiv wins 400 plus seats
    BJP is decimated winning only two seats in Lok Sabha election that were called by then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi after the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi. Congress under Rajiv wins 400 plus seats
    1983
    VHP organizes “ekatmata yatra” with the purpose of forging “Hindu unity” against Islam and Christianity
    VHP organizes “ekatmata yatra” with the purpose of forging “Hindu unity” against Islam and Christianity
    January 1980
    Janata Party wins only 31 seats which include RSS/former BJS MPs, as Indira Gandhi wins a landslide in Lok Sabha elections and returns as prime minister
    Janata Party wins only 31 seats which include RSS/former BJS MPs, as Indira Gandhi wins a landslide in Lok Sabha elections and returns as prime minister
    6 April 1980
    Bharatiya Janata Party is formed by RSS/former BJS members splitting from Janata Party on the issue of dual membership
    Bharatiya Janata Party is formed by RSS/former BJS members splitting from Janata Party on the issue of dual membership
    1979
    Janata Party breaks apart after former BJS leaders such as Vajpayee and Advani refuse to disavow their connections with the RSS. Charan Singh becomes prime minister with outside support from Indira Gandhi’s Congress party but his government collapses after 24 weeks as Indira Gandhi withdraws support.
    Janata Party breaks apart after former BJS leaders such as Vajpayee and Advani refuse to disavow their connections with the RSS. Charan Singh becomes prime minister with outside support from Indira Gandhi’s Congress party but his government collapses after 24 weeks as Indira Gandhi withdraws support.
    23 March 1977
    Janata Party wins the Lok Sabha elections in a landslide with RSS/former BJS leaders winning the largest number of seats at 93 of all constituents of Janata Party. Morarji Desai is named prime minister for the first time. RSS/former BJS members Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani become national ministers.
    Janata Party wins the Lok Sabha elections in a landslide with RSS/former BJS leaders winning the largest number of seats at 93 of all constituents of Janata Party. Morarji Desai is named prime minister for the first time. RSS/former BJS members Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani become national ministers.
    23 January 1977
    Janata Party is formed as Bharatiya Jana Sangh merges into it after Indira Gandhi calls Lok Sabha election
    Janata Party is formed as Bharatiya Jana Sangh merges into it after Indira Gandhi calls Lok Sabha election
    1975-77
    RSS chief Deoras writes an apology to Indira Gandhi from prison. Atal Behari Vajpayee is allowed on parole after reportedly promising good behavior
    RSS chief Deoras writes an apology to Indira Gandhi from prison. Atal Behari Vajpayee is allowed on parole after reportedly promising good behavior
    25 June 1975
    Prime Minister Indira Gandhi clamps Emergency suspending constitutional rights; many opposition leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan and other from the RSS-BJS were arrested
    Prime Minister Indira Gandhi clamps Emergency suspending constitutional rights; many opposition leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan and other from the RSS-BJS were arrested
    1974
    Jayaprakash Narayan brings Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) into his mass movement, bringing legitimacy to RSS for the first time since Gandhi’s assassination
    Jayaprakash Narayan brings Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) into his mass movement, bringing legitimacy to RSS for the first time since Gandhi’s assassination
    1974
    Jayaprakash Narayan forms Lok Sangharsh Samiti as the platform leading his mass movement against Indira Gandhi and names RSS’s Nanaji Deshmukh as his successor if he is arrested
    Jayaprakash Narayan forms Lok Sangharsh Samiti as the platform leading his mass movement against Indira Gandhi and names RSS’s Nanaji Deshmukh as his successor if he is arrested
    1974
    Prime Minister Indira Gandhi clamps Emergency suspending constitutional rights. Many opposition leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan and others from the RSS-BJS were arrested
    Prime Minister Indira Gandhi clamps Emergency suspending constitutional rights. Many opposition leaders, including Jayaprakash Narayan and others from the RSS-BJS were arrested
    5 June 1973
    Golwalkar passes away at Nagpur. Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras becomes RSS’s third Sarsanghchalak (Supreme leader)
    26 February 1966
    Savarkar passes away
    1964
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is founded by Golwalkar in collaboration with Swami Chinmayananda as president
    Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is founded by Golwalkar in collaboration with Swami Chinmayananda as president
    21 October 1951
    Bharatiya Jana Sangh is formed with Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as president
    Bharatiya Jana Sangh is formed with Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as president
    November 1949
    RSS mouthpiece Organizer criticizes Indian Constitution writing: “…In our constitution, there is no mention of that unique constitutional development in ancient Bharat. To this day his laws as enunciated in the Manusmriti excite the admiration of the world and elicit spontaneous obedience and conformity. But to our constitutional pundits that means nothing.”
    RSS mouthpiece Organizer criticizes Indian Constitution writing: “…In our constitution, there is no mention of that unique constitutional development in ancient Bharat. To this day his laws as enunciated in the Manusmriti excite the admiration of the world and elicit spontaneous obedience and conformity. But to our constitutional pundits that means nothing.”
    July 1949
    Ban on RSS is lifted after Golwalkar promised then Home Minister Vallabhbhai Patel that RSS would have a written constitution, forego politics and “remain devoted purely to cultural work”, and respect the Indian tricolor
    Ban on RSS is lifted after Golwalkar promised then Home Minister Vallabhbhai Patel that RSS would have a written constitution, forego politics and “remain devoted purely to cultural work”, and respect the Indian tricolor
    10 February 1949
    Savarkar is acquitted of charge of conspiracy in Gandhi’s assassination
    Savarkar is acquitted of charge of conspiracy in Gandhi’s assassination
    December 1948
    Golwalkar is arrested after RSS announces a movement against its ban
    Golwalkar is arrested after RSS announces a movement against its ban
    5 February 1948
    Savarkar is arrested and charged with conspiracy for Gandhi’s assassination
    Savarkar is arrested and charged with conspiracy for Gandhi’s assassination
    4 February 1948
    Indian government bans RSS. Its ban notification says that RSS was carrying out “undesirable and even dangerous activities” and that RSS members had “indulged in acts of violence involving arson, robbery, dacoity and murder and have collected illicit arms and ammunition. They have been found circulating leaflets exhorting people to resort to terrorist methods, to collect firearms, to create disaffection against the government and suborn the police and the military. These activities have been carried on under a cloak of secrecy …”
    Indian government bans RSS. Its ban notification says that RSS was carrying out “undesirable and even dangerous activities” and that RSS members had “indulged in acts of violence involving arson, robbery, dacoity and murder and have collected illicit arms and ammunition. They have been found circulating leaflets exhorting people to resort to terrorist methods, to collect firearms, to create disaffection against the government and suborn the police and the military. These activities have been carried on under a cloak of secrecy …”
    30 January 1948
    Gandhi is assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a former RSS member
    Gandhi is assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a former RSS member
    15 August 1947
    India is partitioned and India and Pakistan become free nations
    India is partitioned and India and Pakistan become free nations
    14 August 1947
    RSS mouthpiece Organizer rejects Indian tricolor saying the tricolor will “never be respected and owned by Hindus… a flag having three colors will certainly produce a very bad psychological effect and is injurious to a country.”
    RSS mouthpiece Organizer rejects Indian tricolor saying the tricolor will “never be respected and owned by Hindus… a flag having three colors will certainly produce a very bad psychological effect and is injurious to a country.”
    1943
    Hindu Mahasabha joins hands with Muslim League to form a government in NWFP.
    Hindu Mahasabha joins hands with Muslim League to form a government in NWFP.
    1942
    Hindu Mahasabha boycotts Quit India. Savarkar writes a memo, “Stick to your posts,” saying Mahasabha members who were “members of municipalities, local bodies, legislatures or those serving in the army to stick to their posts” and not join Quit India Movement.
    Hindu Mahasabha boycotts Quit India. Savarkar writes a memo, “Stick to your posts,” saying Mahasabha members who were “members of municipalities, local bodies, legislatures or those serving in the army to stick to their posts” and not join Quit India Movement.
    1941
    With Savarkar’s approval, Hindu Mahasabha joins the Krishak Praja Party-led Progressive Coalition ministry of Fazlul Haq in Bengal
    With Savarkar’s approval, Hindu Mahasabha joins the Krishak Praja Party-led Progressive Coalition ministry of Fazlul Haq in Bengal
    21 June 1940
    Hedgewar passes away; M. S. Golwalkar becomes RSS’s second Sarsanghchalak or supreme leader.
    Hedgewar passes away; M. S. Golwalkar becomes RSS’s second Sarsanghchalak or supreme leader.
    1940
    Savarkar declares open support for Hitler’s treatment of the Jews at the Hindu Mahasabha annual conference, saying: “There is no reason to suppose that Hitler must be a human monster because he passes off as a Nazi or Churchill is a demi-God because he calls himself a Democrat. Nazism proved undeniably the saviour of Germany under the set of circumstances Germany was placed in.”
    Savarkar declares open support for Hitler’s treatment of the Jews at the Hindu Mahasabha annual conference, saying: “There is no reason to suppose that Hitler must be a human monster because he passes off as a Nazi or Churchill is a demi-God because he calls himself a Democrat. Nazism proved undeniably the saviour of Germany under the set of circumstances Germany was placed in.”
    1939
    M. S. Golwalkar publishes “We or our nationhood defined”. In it, he writes: “To keep up the purity of the Race and its culture, Germany shocked the world by her purging the country of the Semitic Races — the Jews. Race pride at its highest has been manifested here. Germany has also shown how well-nigh impossible it is for Races and cultures, having differences going to the root, to be assimilated into one united whole, a good lesson for us in Hindusthan to learn and profit by.”
    M. S. Golwalkar publishes “We or our nationhood defined”. In it, he writes: “To keep up the purity of the Race and its culture, Germany shocked the world by her purging the country of the Semitic Races — the Jews. Race pride at its highest has been manifested here. Germany has also shown how well-nigh impossible it is for Races and cultures, having differences going to the root, to be assimilated into one united whole, a good lesson for us in Hindusthan to learn and profit by.”
    1935
    Moonje establishes Central Hindu Military Education Society at Nashik claiming its “training is meant for qualifying and fitting our boys for the game of killing masses of men with the ambition of winning victory with the best possible causalities of dead and wounded while causing the utmost possible to the adversary”
    Moonje establishes Central Hindu Military Education Society at Nashik claiming its “training is meant for qualifying and fitting our boys for the game of killing masses of men with the ambition of winning victory with the best possible causalities of dead and wounded while causing the utmost possible to the adversary”
    1934
    All India Congress Committee passes a resolution forbidding Congress members from becoming members of the RSS, Hindu Mahasabha, and Muslim League
    All India Congress Committee passes a resolution forbidding Congress members from becoming members of the RSS, Hindu Mahasabha, and Muslim League
    1934
    Moonje and Hedgewar discuss plan to militarize Hindus along Italian and German lines. Moonje tells Hedgewar: “This ideal cannot be brought to effect unless we have our own swaraj with a Hindu as a dictator like Shivaji of old or Mussolini or Hitler of the present day in Italy or Germany… But this does not mean that we have to sit with folded hands until some such dictator arises in India. We should formulate a scientific scheme and carry on propaganda for it.”
    Moonje and Hedgewar discuss plan to militarize Hindus along Italian and German lines. Moonje tells Hedgewar: “This ideal cannot be brought to effect unless we have our own swaraj with a Hindu as a dictator like Shivaji of old or Mussolini or Hitler of the present day in Italy or Germany… But this does not mean that we have to sit with folded hands until some such dictator arises in India. We should formulate a scientific scheme and carry on propaganda for it.”
    1931
    Hindu Mahasabha leader Balakrishna Shivram Moonje tells fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini that he is impressed with his fascist youth organization that indoctrinated boys as young as six-years-old
    Hindu Mahasabha leader Balakrishna Shivram Moonje tells fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini that he is impressed with his fascist youth organization that indoctrinated boys as young as six-years-old
    1930
    Hindu Mahasabha decides to not join Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement
    Hindu Mahasabha decides to not join Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement
    1929
    Hedgewar writes to RSS shakhas to worship the bhagwa (saffron) as the national flag, following a resolution by Indian National Congress that called upon Indians to observe January 26, 1930 as Independence Day by displaying and honoring the Tricolor
    Hedgewar writes to RSS shakhas to worship the bhagwa (saffron) as the national flag, following a resolution by Indian National Congress that called upon Indians to observe January 26, 1930 as Independence Day by displaying and honoring the Tricolor
    1928
    Savarkar’s pamphlet is reprinted as “Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?”
    Savarkar’s pamphlet is reprinted as “Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?”
    1925
    Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is formed by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
    Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is formed by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
    1924
    Malaviya defends organized conversions of Muslims and Christians to Hinduism calling it “reconversion”
    Malaviya defends organized conversions of Muslims and Christians to Hinduism calling it “reconversion”
    1923
    At Mahasabha’s annual session at Varanasi, Madan Mohan Malaviya claims the population of Hindus was decreasing, saying, “if Hindus cease to exist, who will protect the sacred thread (janeu), religion, Vedas, Puranas, cows and Brahmins?”
    At Mahasabha’s annual session at Varanasi, Madan Mohan Malaviya claims the population of Hindus was decreasing, saying, “if Hindus cease to exist, who will protect the sacred thread (janeu), religion, Vedas, Puranas, cows and Brahmins?”
    1923
    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar writes “Essentials of Hindutva”, an ideological pamphlet that argues against Hindu-Muslim compatibility and says India belongs to Hindus
    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar writes “Essentials of Hindutva”, an ideological pamphlet that argues against Hindu-Muslim compatibility and says India belongs to Hindus
    1921
    Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha changes name to Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
    Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha changes name to Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
    1915
    Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha is formed at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar and Madan Mohan Malaviya is named president; Malaviya emphasizes Hindu solidarity and social reform
    Sarvadeshak Hindu Sabha is formed at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar and Madan Mohan Malaviya is named president; Malaviya emphasizes Hindu solidarity and social reform

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    1909
    Punjab Hindu Sabha, the forerunner to Hindu Mahasabha, is founded. It claims its objective is safeguarding the interests of Hindu community
    Punjab Hindu Sabha, the forerunner to Hindu Mahasabha, is founded. It claims its objective is safeguarding the interests of Hindu community

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