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?