POLITICS
Politics | The demolition of the Ravidas temple and a growing Dalit assertion
The massive protest in Delhi, seen after the demolition of the Guru Ravidas temple, can be seen as a moment in the consolidation of a new religious identity. It is also a manifestation of the rise of the new generation of the Dalits.
POLITICS
Policy | Modi’s call to empower every district is an economic and cultural opportunity
The idea of ‘One District, One Product’ is derived from the ‘One Village, One Product’ movement in Japan. The movement, launched in the Otia prefecture of Japan in 1979, was aimed at revitalising the village economy and social communities.
POLITICS
Politics | What’s the future course for Mayawati’s BSP?
With the decimation of much of the Opposition and the aggressive inroads made by the BJP, the BSP wants to dig in as an exclusive party of the Dalit. It doesn’t want to dilute its brand value and agenda by allying with other parties.
POLITICS
Political Pulse | BJP is the new aggregator in Indian polity
Modi destroyed the foundation of the old politics of the caste-based patronage model by ensuring universal access to public goods.
INDIA
Policy | Differential voting rights without safeguards is like playing with fire
It’s a divided house as supporters and opponents of DVR pitch their case. The ball is now in Sebi’s court. And the last word is yet to be heard.
