Importance of Bihar: The Intertwining of Development, Politics and Caste

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Description: From the JP Movement that unseated Indira Gandhi to the Mandal Commission that reshaped India’s social fabric, Bihar’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian democracy.

From the JP Movement that unseated Indira Gandhi to the Mandal Commission that reshaped India’s social fabric, Bihar’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian democracy.

Kapil Sibal

From the JP Movement that unseated Indira Gandhi to the Mandal Commission that reshaped India’s social fabric, Bihar’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian democracy.

importance of bihar the intertwining of development politics and caste

In Central Hall this week, host Kapil Sibal delves deep into the political, historical, and social landscape of Bihar, a state that has long been a catalyst for change in India’s national politics. From the JP Movement that unseated Indira Gandhi to the Mandal Commission that reshaped India’s social fabric, Bihar’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian democracy.

Joining the discussion are eminent guests – Akhilesh Singh, senior RJD leader and parliamentarian; Amarendra Dhari Singh, industrialist and Rajya Sabha member; and Prashant Bhushan, renowned Supreme Court advocate and public interest crusader – as they explore Bihar’s enduring caste dynamics, industrial decline, youth unemployment, and the politics of development.

Watch the full discussion.

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