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The Gray Area with Sean Illing
What India teaches us about liberalism — and its decline
Jul 8, 2024
Pratap Bhanu Mehta, a leading scholar on Indian democracy, shares insights into the complexities of Indian liberalism. He discusses how authoritarian tendencies under Prime Minister Modi are reshaping democracy in India. Voter attitudes are shifting as recent elections expose discontent with autocratic rule. The conversation also highlights the historical roots of liberalism in India, the rise of Hindutva nationalism, and the challenges liberals face in addressing economic inequalities and fulfilling promises.
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- The rise of authoritarianism globally threatens the liberal world order, visible in India's political shifts towards autocracy.
- Indian liberalism is deeply rooted in historical struggles against societal power dynamics and caste-based inequalities.
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