India in 2017
The year 2017 saw the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party extend its electoral dominance by winning major state elections. The BJP was less successful, however, in containing contentious politics and vigilantism by right-wing groups. It was also a tumultuous year for the Indian economy as it strove to rec...
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| Published in: | Asian survey Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 86 - 99 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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01-02-2018
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| Online Access: | Get full text |
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| Summary: | The year 2017 saw the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party extend its electoral dominance by winning major state elections. The BJP was less successful, however, in containing contentious politics and vigilantism by right-wing groups. It was also a tumultuous year for the Indian economy as it strove to recover from the shock of major reforms. The Supreme Court issued landmark verdicts likely to have weighty implications for Indian society in the years to come. The Indian government could also claim credit for foreign policy successes vis-à-vis China, Pakistan, Israel, and the ICJ. |
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| ISSN: | 0004-4687 1533-838X |
| DOI: | 10.1525/as.2018.58.1.86 |