Abdent in politics and power - 9788119139484

Abdent in politics and powerPolitical exclusion of Indian Muslims\nAuthor(s): Abdur Rahman\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors, India\nImprint: Manohar Publishers and Distributors\nISBN-13: 9788119139484, 978-8119139484\nSynopsis\nMuslims face acute political deprivation at all levels in spite of their immense contribution towards the survival of democracy in India. The volume attempts to gauge and analyze the political underrepresentation of Muslims in the Parliament and state assemblies as well as their nomination by the mainstream national and regional parties. The book analyzes the reasons responsible for their absence in politics and power, including their under-nomination in secular parties, denial of SC status to them, Muslim-majority seats being reserved for SCs, etc. The book also discusses the rise of the BJP and, its exclusionary attitude, communalization of political space and its fall out on the attitude of the secular parties, which thrive .