To what extent does the Indian experience of political modernization challenge the binary opposition between tradition and modernity? How does the coexistence of traditional social structures with modern political institutions complicate classical Western models of modernization?

Political Modernization in India: Beyond the Tradition–Modernity Binary The discourse on political modernization has historically been framed through a binary opposition between “tradition” and “modernity,” most prominently articulated in classical Western modernization theory. Foundational scholars such as Daniel Lerner, Walt Rostow, Samuel Huntington, and Gabriel Almond conceptualised modernization as a linear, evolutionary transition from parochial, … Continue reading To what extent does the Indian experience of political modernization challenge the binary opposition between tradition and modernity? How does the coexistence of traditional social structures with modern political institutions complicate classical Western models of modernization?

To what extent have caste and community identities structured political mobilisation, party behaviour, and electoral outcomes in India, and what is the likely trajectory of their influence in shaping democratic politics in the evolving socio-political landscape of the country?

Caste and Community in Indian Electoral Democracy: Structuring Mobilisation, Party Strategies, and the Future of Identity Politics Introduction The entanglement of caste and community identities with democratic politics in India represents a paradoxical reality—while the Constitution of India enshrines equality and the abolition of caste-based discrimination, the empirical practices of electoral democracy have demonstrated the … Continue reading To what extent have caste and community identities structured political mobilisation, party behaviour, and electoral outcomes in India, and what is the likely trajectory of their influence in shaping democratic politics in the evolving socio-political landscape of the country?

The Rise of Caste Politics in India: Interplay Between Regional Aspirations and Electoral Dynamics Abstract Caste politics in India has evolved from being a primarily social phenomenon to becoming a central feature of the country’s electoral and political landscape. While caste has historically shaped India’s social hierarchy, its politicization has been deeply influenced by the … Continue reading To what extent can the rise of caste politics in India be explained by the interplay between regional aspirations and electoral dynamics? Critically analyze with reference to political mobilization and identity-based representation.