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?
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To what extent does the success of contemporary democracies depend on the state’s ability to impose limitations on its own power and authority?
Democracy and the Self-Limiting State: Assessing the Role of Constitutional Constraints in Contemporary Democracies AbstractThe durability and quality of democratic governance often rest on a paradox: the power of the state must be sufficiently robust to govern effectively while being adequately constrained to prevent the abuse of authority. This essay examines the extent to which … Continue reading To what extent does the success of contemporary democracies depend on the state’s ability to impose limitations on its own power and authority?