Political Science Notes

 Pandita Ramabai was a prominent Indian scholar, social reformer, and women's rights activist who challenged the orthodox practices of Hindu society in India which can be analyzed through her writings and speeches. "The High Caste Hindu Woman" book where she critiqued the oppressive practices of orthodox Hinduism towards women. In her critique of orthodoxy, Ramabai challenged the traditional practices and beliefs of both Hinduism and Christianity. Ramabai critique of orthodoxy was based on her own experiences as a woman who had broken away from traditional norms and practices. She was born into a Brahmin family and was trained in Sanskrit and the Vedas. However, she was also exposed to the harsh realities of Indian society, including the poverty and oppression of women and lower castes. Ramabai’s own journey of self-discovery and education led her to reject many of the orthodox beliefs and practices of her upbringing. She criticized the orthodox practices in the follo...

  Introduction: India is the world's largest democracy, with a population of more than 1.3 billion people. However, in recent years, there has been growing concern about the shrinking space of opposition parties in India after the 2014 general elections. This essay aims to discuss the reasons behind the shrinking space of opposition parties in India and the impact it has on Indian democracy. Shrinking Space of Opposition Parties in India: In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the shrinking space of opposition parties in India. The term 'shrinking space' refers to the increasing difficulty that opposition parties face in challenging the rulingparty. There are several factors contributing to this phenomenon. Firstly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won a clear majority in the 2014 general elections, has been accused of using state machinery to suppress opposition parties. For example, there have been several instances where opposition leaders...