• A recent report reveals that British Hindutva extremist groups are allying with far-right factions over shared anti-Muslim views.
• The report warns the aim of this alliance is to influence elections, drawing inspiration from Hindutva ideology.
A confidential police intelligence document has disclosed that British Hindutva extremists are partnering with far-right groups due to their shared anti-Muslim views. Compiled by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and obtained by the Daily Mail, the report warns that the spread of Hindutva ideology in the United Kingdom may heighten inter-religious tensions.
The NPCC document expresses concerns that Hindu extremists, influenced by the hardline policies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, might be meddling in British elections by urging Hindu voters to back certain political parties. It further notes that some European far-right terrorists have drawn inspiration from the Hindutva ideology, mentioning Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik, who referenced Indian extremist groups such as the RSS and Modi’s BJP in his manifesto.
According to the report, extremist factions among British Hindus have been actively collaborating with right-wing figures such as Tommy Robinson, who has engaged with Hindutva groups to advance anti-Muslim campaigns. This association was reportedly welcomed by fractions of the British Hindu community and even received favourable attention in the Indian media.
The study cautions that such alliances could further damage relations among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs in the UK, deepening tensions that have lingered since the violent unrest in Leicester in 2022.
The NPCC findings come after a recent Home Office review that, for the first time, officially classified Hindutva as an “extremism of concern.”
Additionally, the report observes that the Hindutva slogan “Jai Shri Ram” is increasingly being used as a tool for religious intimidation in Britain, particularly against Muslim and Sikh communities. While moderate Hindus have distanced themselves from these extremist elements, there is growing unease over the use of Hindutva ideology to promote a supremacist agenda.
Investigations also suggest that Overseas Friends of the BUP actively campaigned for the Conservatives in 48 marginal constituencies.
