He Yang is a second-year PhD student at the Institute for International and Area Studies, Tsinghua University, specializing in Modern Hindi Literature. His PhD thesis focuses on the evolution of the "Ramrajya" concept, from Gandhi's ideal to its contemporary interpretations by the Sangh Parivar, especially the BJP. His research examines how Ramkathas and political thought have mutually influenced each other, exploring the ways in which Ramkatha narratives have not only reflected but also shaped political discourse in modern India. He is also working on a project that explores the spatial politics of Indian nationalism, investigating how political parties articulate concepts like sacred sites, yatras, and Bharatvarsha to influence their practices. He earned his B.A. in Foreign Languages and Foreign History in 2020 and his M.A. in Indian Language and Literature in 2023, both from Peking University.
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Visiting Student Researcher
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Institute for South Asia Studies
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