Charismatic Leadership, Institutionalised Democracy, and Participatory Politics in India: A Critical Appraisal The persistence of charismatic leadership in India’s democratic politics — from Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to contemporary leaders such as Narendra Modi and regional figures like Mamata Banerjee — continues to provoke scholarly debate. Max Weber’s typology of authority famously identified charismatic … Continue reading Debate whether the continuing appeal of charismatic leaders in India indicates a weakness of institutionalised democracy or a strength of participatory politics. What are the implications of relying on charismatic leaders for India’s institutional stability, federalism, and party system development?