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Social cleavages, Deras and politics in Eastern Punjab: A study of Dera Sacha Sauda

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  • Surinder SINGH

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This paper explores the role of religious sects (Deras) in shaping political dynamics in Eastern Punjab. It focuses on Dera Sacha Sauda and its influence on electoral behavior and social divisions.

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  • Surinder SINGH, 2019. "Social cleavages, Deras and politics in Eastern Punjab: A study of Dera Sacha Sauda," Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, EconSciences Journals, vol. 6(1), pages 47-65, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ4:v:6:y:2019:i:1:p:47-65
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    • Z12 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Religion
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • N45 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Asia including Middle East

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