In fact, the anti- Muslim stance of much of Hindu nationalism can be construed as partly a displaced hostility against the colonial power which could not be expressed directly because of the new legitimacy created within Hinduism for this power. Such a dynamic would seem to roughly duplicate the displacement of Oedipal hostilities in the authoritarian personality. Ashis Nandy
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This quote is stating that Hindu nationalism have not only become more powerful but also they are acting out against Muslims. Hindu nationalism want to destroy Muslims because they feel they are trying to take over Hinduism. When Hindu nationalists are taking over the nation, they may even try to kill Muslims who are getting in their way.

Source: The Intimate Enemy: Loss And Recovery Of Self Under Colonialism

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