The religious identity of indegenous Gujjars in the Himilayan region remains largely unexplored. This book argues that their choice to associate with Deobandi Islam occurs in the wider context of conservation debates, local government-led efforts to relocate them from the Rajaji…
The religious identity of indegenous Gujjars in the Himilayan region remains largely unexplored. This book argues that their choice to associate with Deobandi Islam occurs in the wider context of conservation debates, local government-led efforts to relocate them from the Rajaji…
With the Hindu nationalist BJP now replacing the Congress as the only national political force, the communalization of the Indian polity has qualitatively advanced since the earlier edition of this book in 1997. This edition has been substantially reworked and updated with sever…
Examines the notion of citizenship for Muslims who were displaced after the Godhra violence in Gujarat in 2002.
Examines the notion of citizenship for Muslims who were displaced after the Godhra violence in Gujarat in 2002.
"Examines the notion of citizenship for Muslims who were displaced after the Godhra violence in Gujarat in 2002"
"Examines the notion of citizenship for Muslims who were displaced after the Godhra violence in Gujarat in 2002."
When violence occurs in democracies it is often characterized as an aberration. The state that saw human rights violations and failure of law and order in Gujarat in 2002 emerged, even if by its own admission, as a model for good governance. Communal Violence, Forced Migration a…
"Examines the notion of citizenship for Muslims who were displaced after the Godhra violence in Gujarat in 2002"--
Contributed articles.
Contributed articles.
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government (2004-14) led by the Congress came to power with a radical agenda for religious minorities. This included legislation and policies against discrimination and disadvantages suffered by religious minorities, especially Muslims, and …
<P class=""ABOUTBOOKAI"" style=""margin: 12pt 0in 5pt;"">This book presents the sociological perspectives on Muslim OBCs as a category determined by the Indian State. Although Muslims constitute an important part of the population and are the second largest religious community i…
