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Whither Democracy, Secularism, and Minority Rights in India?

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  • Amrita Basu

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Indian democracy, which was once considered remarkable in scale and duration, has been weakened by the rise of xenophobic nationalism and threats to religious minorities. Although these trends were evident in the past, they have dramatically increased amidst the growth of Hindu nationalism. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which was elected to power in 2014, has promoted or tolerated attacks on women, Dalits, Christians, and Muslims, by members of its party, government, and civil society organizations. The BJP government has also centralized state power and curtailed civil rights and liberties. Clearly, the protection of democracy and religious freedoms are closely inter-twined.

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  • Amrita Basu, 2018. "Whither Democracy, Secularism, and Minority Rights in India?," The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(4), pages 34-46, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rfiaxx:v:16:y:2018:i:4:p:34-46
    DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2018.1535035
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