Developmental State and the Dalit Question in Madhya Pradesh: Congress Response

Uncover the Congress party’s distinctive approach to the Dalit question in Madhya Pradesh. This study critically analyzes the ‘developmental state’ model employed under Digvijay Singh, focusing on economic empowerment as a unique strategy for Dalit and tribal upliftment, contrasted with political mobilization tactics elsewhere in India. Essential for understanding state-led social change, the potentials and limits of ‘development from above’, and contemporary Indian caste politics. A must-read for scholars and policymakers interested in Madhya Pradesh.