8. Recent Developments in Indian Politics
The chapter provides an overview of significant political developments in India over the last two decades, tracing the complexities of coalition politics, the rise of caste-based parties, and the implications of landmark movements such as the Mandal issue and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. It highlights the changing dynamics of political representation, the emergence of new political forces, and the evolving nature of governance in an increasingly multi-party system. The analysis emphasizes the importance of understanding these transformations in the context of India's democratic framework.
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8.3Political Rise Of Other Backward Classes
The section discusses the political emergence of Other Backward Classes...
What we have learnt
- Coalition politics emerged as a dominant feature of Indian democracy post-1989, shifting the landscape of political representation.
- The Mandal Commission's recommendations significantly influenced the political mobilization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India.
- The Ram Janmabhoomi movement has fundamentally affected discussions around secularism and national identity in Indian politics.
Key Concepts
- -- Coalition Politics
- The formation of a government by multiple political parties collaborating to gain a majority, marking a shift from dominance by a single party.
- -- Mandalisation
- The process of implementing affirmative action policies in favor of OBCs, which has reshaped political representation and party alignments in India.
- -- Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
- A significant socio-political movement centering around the claim of a historical site in Ayodhya, which has influenced secularism and communal relations in India.
- -- OBC Reservations
- Policies established to allocate government job and educational seats specifically for Other Backward Classes, aimed at enhancing their representation.
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