ABVP's Growing Influence and Controversies
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ABVP is a right-wing Hindu nationalist student group, considered the world's largest with over 5 million members. It has strong links to India's ruling BJP party.
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ABVP has grown increasingly influential in Indian politics and academia, with many top BJP politicians being former ABVP members.
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ABVP has been accused of perpetrating violent incidents and protests to push its Hindu nationalist agenda, particularly targeting Muslims and secular academics.
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Critics argue ABVP's activities have become more aggressive under BJP rule, disrupting universities to promote its ideology.
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ABVP's Hindu nationalist worldview is seen as shaping government policies on issues like civil code and citizenship laws, negatively impacting India's secular foundations.