Beyond Congress-mukt Bharat: the shrinking space for regional parties
The article analyzes the decline of regional political parties in India as the BJP consolidates power. It argues that while regional parties can still win local contests, they are increasingly vulnerable to internal splits and absorption into larger coalitions.
Why it matters
Provides insight into the changing landscape of Indian democracy and the centralization of political power.
The political slogan of Congress-mukt Bharat (Congress-free India) was first used by the BJP on January 14, 2014, barely four months before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre.
The article uses political science frameworks to analyze trends, though it focuses on the challenges faced by opposition parties.
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