> Furthermore, both nations have witnessed significant religious revivalist movements (Hindutva and Political Islam) which has led to a resurgence in religious

> Furthermore, both nations have witnessed significant religious revivalist movements (Hindutva and Political Islam) which has led to a resurgence in religious identity and outward expressions of faith. This, however, has not been able to arrest the general trend of fertility decline. Indians and Bangladeshis are expressing the religious identity more boldly while also having fewer children. But are they the same Indians and Bangladeshis? Instead of just looking at fertility rates at a national level – do Hindutvists and Islamists have as small families as their more politically moderate compatriots?