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Recent developments in Indian politics

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Overview

The politics of the 1990s and early 2000s marked a major shift from Congress dominance to coalition politics, stronger regional parties, and new social mobilisations around caste, economy, and religion. The period also saw the rise of the Mandal issue, the spread of new economic reforms, the growth

Key Concepts

The Congress won 415 seats

The Congress won 415 seats in 1984 but was reduced to 197 seats in 1989. The 1989 elections marked the end of the Congress system, meaning Congress lo

After 1989

After 1989, no single party secured a clear majority in Lok Sabha elections till 2014. Governments were formed with support from regional parties and

The National Front government of 1989

The National Front government of 1989 was supported by both the BJP and the Left Front, though neither joined the government. In 1996, the United Fron

The National Front government decided

The National Front government decided in 1990 to implement the Mandal Commission recommendation for OBC reservation in central government jobs. This l

The Second Backward Classes Commission

The Second Backward Classes Commission was appointed in 1978 and gave its recommendations in 1980. It recommended 27 per cent reservation in education

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the decline of Congress dominance after 1989
  • Explain the rise of coalition and minority governments at the Centre
  • Describe the Mandal Commission issue and the politics of OBC reservation
  • Explain the role of Dalit politics and the rise of the BSP
  • Understand the growth of Hindutva politics and the Ayodhya dispute

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