Interrogating Democracy and Human Rights: The Telangana People's Movement

Book Details:

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Jagannatham Begari

• Language: English

• Edition: 2014

• ISBN: 9788131605981

• Pages: 296

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

Interrogating Democracy and Human Rights: Telangana People’s Movement delves deep into the significance of people's movements in India, exploring their pivotal role in strengthening democracy. The book examines the intricate relationship between democracy and human rights, particularly focusing on grassroots movements and their potential to deepen and substantiate democratic processes. Through the lens of the Telangana movement for separate statehood, the book critically assesses how such movements contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights, while also advancing democratic principles.

The work highlights the vital role that democratic forms of protest, the nature of political processes, the state’s response, and the participation of underprivileged sections play in interrogating both democracy and human rights. It sheds light on the tension between the formal parliamentary political system and the pressing socio-political demands that these movements represent. The book poses a critical question: Do these democratic urges influence parliamentary politics, or do they get marginalized within the broader political framework?

The book examines multiple facets of the movement, including the political dynamics of participation, the issues at stake, and the response of the state, particularly in Hyderabad. It also explores the implications of Dalit self-assertion in Telangana and its impact on human rights. By providing a comprehensive look at the Telangana people's movement, this book opens up a new and emerging domain of knowledge on the intersection of democracy, human rights, and political movements in contemporary India.

Jagannatham Begari, the author, is an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Gandhian Thought & Peace Studies at the Central University of Gujarat. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Central University of Hyderabad, he has a strong academic background in political science and has authored several books and articles. His extensive academic journey both within India and abroad lends a unique perspective to this important work. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the political and human rights dynamics of social movements in India.