Middle-class Populism: Political Inequalities and Populist Appeal in India
- Studies in Indian Politics 2024
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Populist appeals resonate in contemporary India because of political inequalities. These inequalities persist because political parties are stuck in a reciprocity trap that favours local elites, who provide the party with financial support and resources.
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Lok Sabha 2024 Middle-Class Political Inequalities Populist Appeal in India Middle-Class Populism