Question

Critically evaluate the six main issues in Indian politics during the 21st century

Answer 1

1. Triple Talaq: Rights of women and dignity were upheld in the judgement and an end was put to the exploitation and insecurity of women.
2. Article 370: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked, reaffirming that it is an integral part of India.
3. Farm Laws Repeal: There were a yearlong protest of farmers largely across Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh and surmounting pressure on the government by Dharna in Delhi. This led to the intervention of Judiciary and formation of an expert committee. Finally, led to repeal .
4. CAA-NRC Law: To fast rack citizenship for minorities in neighboring states, however accumulated fears within Indian communities which led to country wide protests. Judiciary had to intervene. Finally, implementation was put on hold by the government.
5. Ram Janmabhoomi: This was a centuries long dispute and was reignited in the 1990s.It shaped the discourse of Indian Politics( rise of BJP). The case went to Supreme Court after Allahabad Court's judgement in 2010. An expert committee was formed by the Supreme Court. Finally, judgement came in 2019 and the matter was put to rest.
6. Majoritarian government (single party) in 2014 and 2019, yet followed the pre-poll alliance (NDA).