Caste and the Indian Political System: Electoral Behaviour, Candidate Selection, and Democratic Dynamics The relationship between caste and democracy in India has long occupied the attention of political theorists, sociologists, and constitutional scholars. Far from being eroded by the democratic experiment, caste has found renewed vitality in the sphere of electoral politics and party competition. … Continue reading How does the pervasive influence of caste on electoral behaviour and the candidate selection process shape the functioning of the Indian political system, and to what extent can its role be understood as contributing positively or negatively to the dynamics of democracy in India?
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How do the normative visions and socio-political strategies of M.K. Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar differ and converge in their conceptualisation of social justice within the Indian context?
The intellectual and moral visions of Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar represent two of the most influential yet contrasting trajectories in the evolution of Indian political thought on social justice, particularly regarding caste, equality, and the moral foundations of collective life. While both thinkers were deeply committed to the eradication of untouchability and the transformation … Continue reading How do the normative visions and socio-political strategies of M.K. Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar differ and converge in their conceptualisation of social justice within the Indian context?