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This article aims to explore the evolution and development of Hindutva in Indianpolitics. Hindutva, a Hindu nationalist ideology, has had significant political influenceover the last few decades. Since its inception in the early 20th century, the doctrine ofHindutva as a political ideology has evolved and developed over time. The analysis ofthe Hindu nationalist organizations and political parties like the RashtriyaSwayamsevak Sangh, Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Janta Party, and the Bharatiya Janata Partyindicates the evolution of Hindutva in mainstream politics in India. The Hindutvadoctrine asserts the hegemony of Hindu culture and values in India. The paper alsoexplains how Hindutva has an influential role in Indian politics, for instance, its role inshaping public policies, Hindu nationalism, and cultural identity. However, the secularand democratic environment in India poses dire challenges to the rise of Hindunationalism in the country. This paper explores the evolution and development ofHindutva in Indian politics. Moreover, it will concentrate on how Hindutva has shapedthe political landscape of India. In general, this research work traces the historicalorigin of the Hindutva doctrine and its evolution and development in Indian politics.