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Indian Politics II
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Module 5
Caste Politics: The Mandal Revolution and its Aftermath
1
The Mandal Commission: Mandate and Rationale for OBC Reservation
Explain the mandate of the Mandal Commission and the rationale for its recommendation of 27% OBC reservation.
2
Mandal Commission's Impact: Politics and Society
Analyze the political motivations and social consequences of V.P. Singh's decision to implement the Mandal report in 1990.
3
Mandal Commission: Reshaping Indian Politics
Evaluate how the Mandal Commission's implementation permanently centered OBC identity in national political competition.
4
Social Justice Parties in UP & Bihar: Lalu, Mulayam, and the Rise of Regional Powers
Analyze the rise of regional 'social justice' parties in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar led by figures like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav.
5
Caste and Voting in India
Explain how caste identity (jati vs varna) and 'caste arithmetic' influence voting behavior and candidate selection in Indian elections.
6
Modi's OBC Strategy: Reshaping Caste Politics
Analyze the strategies used by the BJP under Narendra Modi to attract a significant portion of the OBC vote, challenging traditional caste-based party loyalties.
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The Future of Reservation and Identity Politics