Indian Government and Politics - West Bengal Political Science Review

Symbol as Power and Identity in Indian Politics

Abstract: Symbols are used in shaping up of public perceptions regarding power and identity. Symbols “as” power and identity play a significant role in building up political communication, serving as tool for mobilization, legitimacy, national integration, political consolidation. Symbolism plays a crucial role in shaping narratives, rhetorics, mobilizing voters, creating public opinions and influencing belief […]

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Welfare Issue in India’s 2024 Elections: An Analysis of Party Manifestoes

The deprivations of the poor – not their ethnic identity – have been getting the attention of the Indian state and the political parties. The size of this class of welfare aspirants is substantial from an electoral point of view. Therefore, every political party seems eager to address the issues of deprivations. Democratic representation of