"Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India through local bodies" Abstract of the Talk: Dr B. R. Ambedkar's reservations about empowering rural local bodies during the constituent assembly debates carried merit: Panchayats were then hotbeds of ignorance and feudal influence. Granting more power to local governments risked reinforcing elite control. However, circumstances have …

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"Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India through local bodies" Abstract of the Talk Dr B. R. Ambedkar's reservations about empowering rural local bodies during the constituent assembly debates carried merit: Panchayats were then hotbeds of ignorance and feudal influence. Granting more power to local governments risked reinforcing elite control. However, circumstances have …

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Abstract of the Talk: "Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India through local bodies" Dr B. R. Ambedkar's reservations about empowering rural local bodies during the constituent assembly debates carried merit: Panchayats were then hotbeds of ignorance and feudal influence. Granting more power to local governments risked reinforcing elite control. However, circumstances have …

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Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India

Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India through local bodies Dr B. R. Ambedkar's reservations about empowering rural local bodies during the constituent assembly debates carried merit: Panchayats were then hotbeds of ignorance and feudal influence. Granting more power to local governments risked reinforcing elite control. However, circumstances have evolved. While villages retain …

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Abstract of the Talk: Contemplations of an alternative democratic vision for Rural India through local bodies Dr B. R. Ambedkar's reservations about empowering rural local bodies during the constituent assembly debates carried merit: Panchayats were then hotbeds of ignorance and feudal influence. Granting more power to local governments risked reinforcing elite control. However, circumstances have …

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