What structural, political, and ideological factors have contributed to the marginalisation of Left ideology in India’s contemporary political landscape, and how has this decline impacted the discourse on class politics, labour rights, and welfare-oriented development?

The marginalisation of Left ideology in India’s contemporary political landscape represents one of the most significant transformations in the country’s post-independence political trajectory. Once a formidable ideological and organizational force—shaping class discourse, labour mobilization, and welfare policy—the Indian Left now finds itself increasingly peripheral in both electoral politics and intellectual influence. This decline is not … Continue reading What structural, political, and ideological factors have contributed to the marginalisation of Left ideology in India’s contemporary political landscape, and how has this decline impacted the discourse on class politics, labour rights, and welfare-oriented development?