India in 2004: Regime Change in a Divided Democracy

Abstract

The outstanding event of 2004 in India was the national election. Its unexpected results made for the ouster of the BJP-led government——despite the excellent performance of the economy——and its replacement by a coalition headed by the Congress Party, oriented toward greater state activism in economic affairs.

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“…30 The ruling coalition's slogan-India Shining-attempted to capitalize on the country's recent economic success. 31 In contrast, Mrs. Gandhi argued that "India was shining" only for the rich and positioned Congress as the party of the aam admi-the common man (I-12). 31,32 Much to the surprise of pollsters, many of whom had predicted a dismal performance for the party, Congress emerged as the largest party leading the largest alliance block in parliament, with a slender seven-seat lead over the BJP (in a house of 545).…”

“…31 In contrast, Mrs. Gandhi argued that "India was shining" only for the rich and positioned Congress as the party of the aam admi-the common man (I-12). 31,32 Much to the surprise of pollsters, many of whom had predicted a dismal performance for the party, Congress emerged as the largest party leading the largest alliance block in parliament, with a slender seven-seat lead over the BJP (in a house of 545). Short of a majority, to form a government the Congress Party forged a coalition, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), supported by the Communists (or the Left, as they are referred to in India), who had produced their best ever national electoral performance.…”

“…Short of a majority, to form a government the Congress Party forged a coalition, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), supported by the Communists (or the Left, as they are referred to in India), who had produced their best ever national electoral performance. 31 During the electoral campaign, the BJP had promised to protest Mrs. Gandhi's appointment as prime minister, as she was born in Italy. 30,31 Just days before her swearing in, Sonia Gandhi announced that in the interest of national unity she would not serve as prime minister.…”

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“…De indiske vaelgere synes ifølge resultatet af parlamentsvalget i 2004 heller ikke, at de har maerket de store for¬ dele ved globaliseringen. I hvert fald gik den siddende regeringskoalition til valg på baggrund af flotte økonomiske vaeksttal og under slagordet India Shining, men oppositionen under ledelse af Kongrespartiet gik til valg på løfter om at ville føre en politik, der gavnede den almindelige borger (Nayar, 2005). Til stor over¬ raskelse for alle, der havde laest opinionsundersøgelserne før valget, blev det oppositionen, som løb af med sejren, blandt andet på grund af stor opslutning fra de fattige i byerne og fra landområderne.…”

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“…It is estimated that of the discovered 17,000 species, nearly 3,000 species are used in medicinal field 2 .…”