Both Hindutva and Islamist extremism are mirror images of each other

Comparative Study: Hindutva Brigade vs Islamist Extremist Groups

Aspect	Hindutva Brigade	Islamist Extremist Groups
Core Ideology	India is a Hindu Rashtra; non-Hindus must either assimilate or accept subordinate status.	Establishment of Islamic rule (Caliphate or Sharia) everywhere; non-Muslims must convert, submit, or be eliminated.
Victim Narrative	Hindus have been historically oppressed by Muslims and British; now need to reassert.	Muslims are victims of Western imperialism, Hindu aggression, and Zionist conspiracies; must fight back.
Historical Grievances	Islamic invasions, Mughal rule, colonial Christian biases, Partition trauma.	Crusades, colonization, Kashmir, Palestine, Western wars against Muslim lands.
Use of Religion for Mobilization	Religious festivals, temple politics, myths like Ram Janmbhoomi.	Quranic verses, Hadiths, glorifying early Islamic conquests.
Perception of Minorities	Muslims and Christians seen as "outsiders" or "internal enemies."	Hindus, Jews, Christians viewed as "kafirs" (infidels).
Methods of Violence	Organized riots, lynchings, hate propaganda, political pressure groups.	Terror attacks, suicide bombings, sleeper cells, radicalization.
Social Engineering	Ghar Wapsi (reconversion campaigns), rewriting history textbooks.	Dawah (Islamic missionary work), madrassa radicalization.
Global Alliances	Hindu diaspora networks, political party support (BJP, etc.).	Global Jihadist networks (Al Qaeda, ISIS), ISI support.
Reaction to Criticism	Critics labeled "anti-Hindu," "traitors," "urban Naxals."	Critics labeled "apostates," "Islamophobes," "Zionist agents."
Long-Term Goal	Hindu cultural homogenization within India.	Global Islamic Caliphate transcending nations.
Position on Women	Promotes patriarchal Hindu womanhood ideals.	Strict gender segregation, Sharia-based roles for women.
Relationship with Modernity	Suspicious of Westernization but uses tech for nationalism.	Suspicious of Westernization but uses tech for radicalization.

Psychological Similarities

• Deep Historical Resentment: Both use past grievances to justify present actions.
• Victimhood Identity: Both constantly portray their group as under existential threat.
• Us vs Them Mentality: Sharp boundaries between "us" (pure) vs "them" (polluted/enemies).
• Glorification of Past: Romanticization of Golden Ages (Hindu Bharat, Islamic Caliphate).
• Apocalyptic Language: Rhetoric about civilizational battles, doomsday fights.
• Suppression of Dissent: Critics seen as traitors and bigger enemies than outsiders.

Key Differences

• Scope: Hindutva is Nationalistic; Islamist Extremism is Globalist.
• Political Channels: Hindutva uses mainstream parties; Islamists work underground.
• Form of Violence: Hindutva focuses on mobs and riots; Islamists prefer terror attacks.

Conclusion

Both Hindutva and Islamist extremism are mirror images of each other — fueled by grievance, exclusivism, and fear. Their fundamental instincts are similar, though their methods and scale differ.