Sangh Parivar

Sangh Parivar is a collective term for a group of organizations in India that promote Hindu nationalism. The most prominent among them is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925. The Sangh Parivar aims to unify Hindus under a shared cultural and religious identity and advocates for policies aligned with traditional Hindu values. It also includes various affiliates, such as the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is a major political party in India. The Sangh Parivar plays a significant role in shaping Indian politics and society, especially regarding issues of national identity and culture.