"Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva" 📘🇮🇳

Praise for the Book

🌟 Insightful Perspectives from Renowned Figures

• "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

• "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

• "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:

1. Decline of Identity Politics: The book observes the decline of the Bahujan Samaj Party and identity politics.
2. 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.
3. Protests and Right-Wing Hegemony: The emergence of protests by new Dalit organizations against atrocities and right-wing hegemony is analyzed.
4. 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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Explore the nuanced dynamics of Dalit politics in the time of Hindutva by getting your copy of "Maya, Modi, Azad" today. Gain a deeper understanding of the shifts and contestations shaping Indian democracy.

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