Hindutva is increasingly influencing the Hindu diaspora – and extending Indian politics overseas

In April, Indian student Karan Kataria alleged that the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom had disbarred him from students' union election because of his identity - putting a spotlight on how Hindutva identity politics is increasingly playing out overseas and influencing the Indian diaspora. Hindutva organisations, influential diaspora members and social media have played a role in pushing Hindutva beyond India's borders, which also raises concerns of potential social disharmony in their host countries, experts say. Kataria alleged that his disqualification was the result of a smear campaign launched against him because he is…