A closer study of several political movements espousing redefinition of national identity in every South Asian state reveals a rather unique and impressive degree of commonalties. While using religion, demography, history and other primordial factors, the projects for so-called majortarianism have serious repercussions for plural communities as well as for the inter-state relationship. This volume offers a fresher look at the ideologies of Jihad, Hinduvta, Muslim Bangladeshi nationalism and investigates the career of the Taliban, BJP, Pakistani Army, Jihadi outfits and minority communities such as the Biharis in reference to statehood and regional proclivities.