Cultural and Regional Diversities as the Foundational Axis of Indian Politics: Implications for Mobilization, Identity, and Policy in a Plural Federal Polity Introduction India is not merely a nation-state in the Westphalian sense, but a civilizational polity built upon a mosaic of languages, religions, ethnicities, and regional histories. These cultural and regional diversities are not … Continue reading To what extent do cultural and regional diversities constitute the foundational axis of Indian politics, and how do they shape the patterns of political mobilization, identity formation, and state policy in a federal and plural society like India?
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How has Indian politics transitioned from an ascriptive identity-based framework to a developmental and performance-oriented paradigm in the post-liberalisation era?
Transition of Indian Politics from Ascriptive Identity to Developmental and Performance-Oriented Paradigm in the Post-Liberalisation Era Introduction Indian politics has historically been shaped by the salience of ascriptive identities—notably caste, religion, region, and language—which have served as central axes of political mobilization, representation, and conflict. However, the post-liberalisation era, especially from the 1990s onwards, has … Continue reading How has Indian politics transitioned from an ascriptive identity-based framework to a developmental and performance-oriented paradigm in the post-liberalisation era?