Punjab - Decline of identity politics

Authors
Jodhka, SS
Citation
Ss. Jodhka, Punjab - Decline of identity politics, ECON POLIT, 35(11), 2000, pp. 880-882
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY
ISSN journal
00129976 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
880 - 882
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-9976(20000311)35:11<880:P-DOIP>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The Akalis lost the 1999 parliamentary elections but won the battle of movi ng politics in the state away from communalism. This is why their performan ce was judged on secular criteria such as governance and economic policies.