Description
Politics of the Poor provides a comprehensive analysis of how economically disadvantaged communities navigate and influence democratic institutions in modern India. Rather than viewing the poor as passive recipients of state policies, Indrajit Roy explores their active engagement with political systems, social movements, and collective action.
Through empirical research and case studies, the book demonstrates how India’s poorest citizens strategically negotiate with political parties, bureaucracies, and civil society organizations to advance their interests. Roy examines various forms of political participation including voting patterns, grassroots organizing, protest movements, and institutional engagement.
The work challenges conventional assumptions about poverty and political agency, revealing how marginalized groups exercise influence despite limited economic resources. It offers valuable insights into the dynamics of democratic participation in a developing nation context and contributes to broader discussions about inequality, representation, and social change in contemporary democracies.
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