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Last Among Equals

Power, Cast and Politics in Bihar's Villages
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The book is a detailed ethnography following Sanjay Sani, who returns to his village from Delhi to combat corruption.

The story highlights Sanjay's discovery of corruption in NREGA and his subsequent journey back to his roots.

The book portrays not only his struggles but also the roles and actions of women who supported him.

The story contains good people and bad people, it tells a complicated story.

The book concludes with him losing the MLA election, and it also serves to illustrate collective action stories.

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Authored by M. R. Sharan , detailing power, caste and politics in Bihar's villages.
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M.R. Sharan Examines Decentralization and Local Representation in India

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