Uncover the complexities of political tolerance in the Global South, with a significant focus on India. This empirical study investigates why societies extend political rights even to those they dislike, examining plural, modernizing nations like India, Pakistan, and Uganda. Understand the vital factors shaping democratic foundations and human rights amidst fragile institutions. Essential for political science and sociology scholars interested in democracy, diversity, and tolerance, this book offers deep insights into state-society relations and modernization’s impact on governance in India and across developing regions.