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Evolution of State Politics in India by Riddhima Mukherjee is a document available to read on EtoBox.
State politics in India developed as a specialized field after independence. In the 1950s-1960s, state politics mirrored national politics under Congress dominance and a secondary role for states. However, regional forces like insurgencies, language movements, and caste-based parties challenged Congress hegemony. In the 1970s, rural rich castes consolidated power in many states and regional leaders emerged demanding more autonomy. The imposition of emergency briefly united opposition parties and leaders, wh
- Author
- Riddhima Mukherjee
- Language
- EN