Student must have previously taken POLI1091 Introduction to Comparative Politics or a Comparative Politics course. This course is class-restricted to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.. This course examines the challenges and opportunities of democracy in post-Independence India. How does democracy persist in a society divided along multiple ethnic, religious, and regional cleavages? While India's 1950 constitution made the country officially secular, the rise of majoritarian politics in recent years represents a significant challenge to established norms and institutions. It also comes in the wake of a democratic deepening, with the rise of new parties and a push towards decentralization. To what extent does Hindu nationalism respond to voter demands and ideological preferences? What does the evolution of Indian politics tell us about broader trends in the Global South and beyond?
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