Abstract
Recently, there have been several argumentative reflections on paradoxical application of democracy. On one side it's majoritarianism and on the other hand, it's subsequently legitimation of authoritarianism. In a country with vast diversity of languages, religions, traditions and cultures like India it's somehow impossible to impose a majoritarian attitude over all. In doing so, there is a probability of disruptions in the historical legacy of coexistence and mutual cohesion of a country. Then there would be any one or both of ensuing consequences - either/both success of the majority with arbitrary and oppressive means or/and victory of resistance along with damage to traditional reputation. Most political leaders democratically elected with an overwhelming majority always tend to unleash their cultural and ideological imprints upon all citizens. Conversion of historical monumental status, their names and imposing their own self-supportive ethics in mass policy making like education and dress code are blatantly harmful to the identity of minority communities especially Muslim, Christians, Sikhs, tribals and others. Sometimes, these distortions may threaten their existential confidence and inflict administrative inferiority. Evidently, this aftermath has been seen in the historic fold of the past as well as current developments across several countries all over the world including India. With these viewpoints, this research with a sincere effort delves into exploring varying factors of majoritarian politics which disintegrate the nation's long cherished tradition of peaceful diversity. In addition, counting some instances, the work tries to articulate the consequential damages that happen to the vulnerable identity of minority communities. However, it's a very intricate but relevant topic which requires more socio-political insights and further studies.
Keywords: Majoritarian, Culture, Identity, Politics, Minority, India
The abstract was accepted for presentation in a national seminar on identity in 2023 conducted by Murshidabad Adarsha Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal
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