"Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva" 📘🇮🇳
Praise for the Book
🌟 Insightful Perspectives from Renowned Figures
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"The book has added immensely to our understanding of the political churning in India."
- Swapan Dasgupta, Former MP Rajya Sabha and Author of Awakening Bharat Mata
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"A richly researched and insightful work. This investigates the place of Dalits in Indian politics at a time when it is dominated by Hindutva nationalism."
- Shashi Tharoor, Lok Sabha MP representing the Thiruvananthapuram constituency
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"This will benefit all those interested in knowing the inherent contradictions, compromises and complexities in Dalit sociology-political movements in contemporary India."
- Sudheendra Kulkarni, Indian Politician and Columnist
📚 About the Book
The political landscape of Dalits in India has become a complex analytical puzzle. "Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva" offers a richly researched and insightful exploration of this intricate scenario, particularly focusing on Uttar Pradesh.
Key Themes Explored:
- Decline of Identity Politics: The book observes the decline of the Bahujan Samaj Party and identity politics.
- Dalits' Shift Towards BJP: It delves into the phenomenon of a section of Dalits aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its redefined disadvantaged Hindutva.
- Protests and Right-Wing Hegemony: The emergence of protests by new Dalit organizations against atrocities and right-wing hegemony is analyzed.
- Contrasting Trends: Dalit politics is characterized by two contrasting trends - political protest against, and electoral preference for, the right wing.
📖 Authors' Analysis
Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar provide astute and insightful analysis of the triangular contestation in Uttar Pradesh. The state plays a pivotal role as it has been shaped by Mayawati, Narendra Modi, and a new Dalit leader, Chandrashekhar Azad. This analysis is crucial for understanding not only Dalit politics but also democratic politics in India, especially as the nation approaches a potentially divisive general election in 2024.
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