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Reserved Constituencies in India: How SC and ST Seat Reservation and Rotation Work
Reserved constituencies guarantee SC and ST representation. This guide explains how reserved seats are chosen, how rotation works and the debate around…
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Parliamentary Committees Explained: Where India’s Laws Are Really Scrutinised
Parliamentary committees scrutinise bills and budgets away from the cameras. This guide explains the standing committees, their powers and their shrinking role.
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Mandal Commission Explained: How OBC Reservations Reshaped Indian Politics
The Mandal Commission's 1980 report brought OBC reservations and transformed Indian politics. This explainer covers its findings, the 1990 backlash and legacy.
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Partition of 1947: The Political Decisions That Divided the Subcontinent
The Partition of 1947 divided British India into two nations amid massive violence. This account traces the political decisions that led to…
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India’s First General Election of 1951-52: How the World’s Largest Democracy Began
India's first general election in 1951-52 enfranchised 173 million voters. This is the story of how the world's largest democracy held its…
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The JP Movement Explained: The Uprising That Preceded the Emergency
The JP Movement of 1974-75 mobilised millions against corruption and authoritarianism. This explainer covers Jayaprakash Narayan's call for Total Revolution.
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Mandal vs Kamandal: The Two Movements That Reshaped 1990s Indian Politics
Mandal and Kamandal, caste reservations and the Ram temple movement, defined 1990s India. This is the story of the two mobilisations that…
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Coalition Governments in India: A Political History From 1977 to 2014
Coalition governments ruled India from 1977 to 2014, from the Janata experiment to the UPA era. This is the political history of…
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The Congress System: How One Party Dominated Indian Politics for Decades
The Congress dominated Indian politics for decades through a broad coalition of interests. This is the story of the Congress system, its…
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Rise of Regional Parties: How Indian Politics Became Multi-Polar
Regional parties transformed India from one-party dominance to multi-polar competition. This is the story of their rise, from the DMK to today's…