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Handbook of Tribal Politics in India is undoubtedly the most authoritative source for a systematic and comprehensive study of this vibrant field of scholarship. Divided into three sections, the chapters cover a broad range of themes ranging from a general introduction to tribal politics to exploring contemporary issues and concerns within the discipline. The book presents a trajectory and authentic overview of tribal politics while keeping in mind the changing relationship between tribal communities and democracy. Using qualitative and quantitative data, it studies the role of tribal political representatives in public policy-making, issues related to communities, and the nature and dynamics of tribal politics at the state and national levels. It explores the patterns, conditions and challenges of tribes’ participation in electoral politics and presents the issues and agendas that will continue to affect the tribal politics in future. This book is an essential resource for teaching and research in political science and other social science disciplines studying comparative political dimensions.
Political Accommodation and Tribal Electoral Politics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Political Accommodation and Tribal Electoral Politics in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
INTRODUCTION
Historically, scheduled tribes (STs) are the disadvantaged communities. Their vulnerability continues even today, not because of their poverty but their general inability to negotiate and cope up with the mainstream economy, society, culture and political system, which were alien to hem. In the present context, their vulnerability becomes worst due to unresolved issues like displacement, land alienation, indebtedness, shifting cultivation and deprivation of forest rights. The development activities undertaken by the state so far in India have displaced Adivasis in a large number. In majority of cases, these displaced people have still not been ...
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