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Rutgers Controversy: Alleged Anti-Hindu Framing, Taliban Reference, and a Call for Dharmic Unity
Reports of a Rutgers University conference allegedly juxtaposing professors’ names with a Taliban reference triggered debate over anti-Hindu bias, academic freedom, and responsible framing. The incident highlights how scholarship on Hindutva can be misconstrued as commentary on Hindu identity, with real consequences for campus climate and student belonging. Critics fear stigmatization of dharmic communities, while…
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Rutgers Event on ‘Hindutva’ Triggers Outcry, Lawmaker Scrutiny, and Calls for Dialogue
A recent Rutgers University event on “Hindutva” sparked strong reactions from the Hindu community and drew scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers concerned about student safety and campus climate. The debate highlights a core campus challenge: protecting academic freedom while preventing Hinduphobia and the profiling of Hindu students. Community voices urged precise language that distinguishes political ideologies…