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Recent developments in Indian politics

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Overview

The chapter explores the significant transformation of Indian politics from 1989 onwards, marking the end of the Congress system and the beginning of a new era characterized by coalition governments, multi-party competition, and the rise of regional parties. This period witnessed five major developm

Key Concepts

The 1989 elections marked the end

The 1989 elections marked the end of Congress dominance in Indian politics. Congress seats reduced from 415 in 1984 to 197 in 1989, leading to the eme

The Second Backward Classes Commission (1978)

The Second Backward Classes Commission (1978), headed by B.P. Mandal, recommended 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and ed

From 1989 to 2014

From 1989 to 2014, India witnessed an era of coalition governments where no single party could form government alone. Regional parties gained signific

The emergence of Bahujan Samaj Party

The emergence of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) under Kanshi Ram's leadership marked the political assertion of Dalits. BSP's success in Uttar Pradesh demo

The dispute over Ram Janmabhoomi

The dispute over Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya became a central political issue, leading to the rise of BJP and Hindutva politics. The issue involved com

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the end of the Congress system and emergence of multi-party politics
  • Analyze the impact of Mandal Commission recommendations on Indian politics
  • Examine the rise of OBC and Dalit politics in India
  • Study the role of economic reforms in shaping political discourse
  • Evaluate the significance of the Ayodhya issue in Indian politics

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