1. Introduction The Bodo Homeland Movement is an important example of an ethnic and sub-regional autonomy movement in post-independence India. It emerged in Assam among the Bodo people, an indigenous…
1. Introduction India is a country characterised by considerable regional, linguistic, ethnic, cultural and economic diversity. Within larger states, different regions sometimes develop distinct political identities and express demands for…
1. Meaning of Autonomy and Secessionism Autonomy refers to the ability of a state, region or community to manage certain political, administrative, cultural and economic affairs within a larger sovereign…
Introduction Northeast India occupies an important place in the political and geographical structure of the Indian Union. The region is characterised by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and geographical diversity. It…
1.1 Introduction India is a country characterised by immense linguistic, cultural, ethnic and regional diversity. Language is not merely a medium of communication; it is also an important element of…
1.1 Introduction Regionalism and federalism are closely interconnected features of Indian politics. India is a country of immense geographical, linguistic, cultural, ethnic, religious and socio-economic diversity. Different regions have distinct…
1. Meaning and Concept of Regionalism Regionalism refers to a political, social and cultural orientation in which people develop a strong sense of identity, attachment and loyalty towards a particular…
1. Introduction Voting behaviour is influenced by several social, political, economic and psychological factors. Apart from caste, religion, class, gender, ethnicity and regional identity, the personality and public image of…
1. Meaning and Concept Rural–urban differences are an important geographical and socio-economic dimension of voting behaviour in India. Rural and urban voters often experience different economic conditions, occupational structures, social…
1. Meaning and Concept Religion is an important socio-cultural factor that can influence voting behaviour in a democratic political system. It refers to a system of beliefs, values, practices, traditions…