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Describe any 4 major political developments that India witnessed between the period 1989 to 1999.
India underwent a massive development after 1989, the year that turned around everything for Indian Politics. India witnessed pivotal political developments from 1989 to 1999. 1. The elections of 1989 challenged the one-party dominance era of the Indian National Congress as the party faced a humiliaRead more
India underwent a massive development after 1989, the year that turned around everything for Indian Politics. India witnessed pivotal political developments from 1989 to 1999.
1. The elections of 1989 challenged the one-party dominance era of the Indian National Congress as the party faced a humiliating defeat under the leadership of Rajiv Gandhi. This defeat also led to the rise of coalition governments as the National Front, a coalition of many parties ruled till 1990.
2. This era also improved the state of the Indian economy as Dr. Manmohan Singh was appointed Finance Minister in 1991 and initiated the concept of LPG (liberalization, privatization, and globalization) along with many economic policies.
3. The 1990s also saw the development of caste politics as V.P. Singh implemented the Mandal Commission’s report recommending the rise of reservations to 27% for OBCs. Many parties such as BSP and Janata Dal also claimed to represent the backward castes.
4. The current ruling party, BJP traces its roots back to the 1990s as the party started asserting its position by advocating for Hindu nationalism during the Babri Masjid conflict. BJP also managed to form a majority with the help of a coalition in 1989.
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