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January to March 2024 Article ID: NSS8777 Impact Factor:7.67 Cite Score:316 Download: 23 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Party Politics and Political Culture in Madhya Pradesh
Dr. Jaishree Trivedi
Professor and HOD ( Political Science) Govt. PG College, Datiya (M.P.)Mr. Bhaskar Dubey
Reaserch Scholar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.)
Abstract: This research
paper explores the political culture of Madhya Pradesh and examines the role of
political parties in shaping it. The study highlights the contributions of both
major national parties and regional parties in influencing political practices
within the state. Special attention is given to the dominance of the Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP) over the past two decades and politics and leadership
strategies of Indian National Congress prior to 2000, which illustrate how
political parties effectively manage elections. Additionally, the paper
analyzes voter behavior and its impact on the state's political culture. The
study also positions Madhya Pradesh as a central point for Indian political
culture due to its cultural, geographical, and political significance, which
directly influences broader Indian cultural and political dynamics. By focusing
on the interplay between political parties and voter behavior, this paper
provides a comprehensive understanding of the political landscape in Madhya
Pradesh and its implications for Indian politics.
Keywords- Voter behavior, Bharatiya Janata Party, Regional
politics, Indian political culture.