Changing Socio-Economic Profile of Legislators in India: Implications for Democratic Governance Introduction India’s democratic framework is grounded in the promise of political equality and inclusive representation. However, in recent decades, the socio-economic profile of legislators—marked by the growing dominance of wealthy elites, the criminalization of politics, and the underrepresentation of marginalized groups—has deviated significantly from … Continue reading Critically examine the implications of the changing socio-economic profile of legislators in India, particularly in terms of rising wealth concentration, criminalization of politics, and reduced representation of marginalized groups, and assess how these trends affect the quality and inclusiveness of democratic governance.