A. G. Noorani’s The RSS and the BJP: A Division of Labour (Manohar Publishers, 2000; reissued by Tulika Books, 2020) examines the relationship between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Noorani argues that the RSS provides ideological and organizational grounding, while the BJP functions as its political arm, creating a “division of labour” that has shaped Indian politics. The book critically analyzes historical developments, strategies, and the impact of Hindutva on governance and society.