Exploring the politics of Covid-19 in India
By: Kuntal, Manorama
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BookPublisher: The Indian Journal of Political Science Description: 84(4), Oct-Dec, 2023: p.711-718.Subject(s): COVID-19, Indian politics, lockdown, federalism, governance, elections, vaccine diplomacy, civil liberties, economic relief, public health, political campaigns, judiciary, migrant crisis, digital politics, pandemic response
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The Indian Journal of Political ScienceSummary: The politics surrounding COVID-19 in India has been complex, shaped by governance decisions, federal-state dynamics, public health policies, and electoral strategies. Here are some key aspects:India's response to the pandemic was initially centralized, with the Union Government imposing strict lockdowns under the Disaster Management Act. However, since health is a state subject, state governments had varying approaches, leading to tensions between the central and state administrations. The pandemic coincided with major political events, including protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and state elections. Political parties adapted by shifting campaigns online, while social distancing norms were often compromised during rallies.The government's handling of the crisis, including vaccine distribution and economic relief measures, influenced public opinion. While India positioned itself as the "pharmacy of the world" by exporting vaccines, domestic shortages led to criticism. During the pandemic, dissenting voices—including activists, students, and lawyers—faced arrests, raising concerns about civil liberties. Courts played a role in addressing pandemic-related governance issues, including oxygen shortages and vaccine policies. Reproduced
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The politics surrounding COVID-19 in India has been complex, shaped by governance decisions, federal-state dynamics, public health policies, and electoral strategies. Here are some key aspects:India's response to the pandemic was initially centralized, with the Union Government imposing strict lockdowns under the Disaster Management Act. However, since health is a state subject, state governments had varying approaches, leading to tensions between the central and state administrations. The pandemic coincided with major political events, including protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and state elections. Political parties adapted by shifting campaigns online, while social distancing norms were often compromised during rallies.The government's handling of the crisis, including vaccine distribution and economic relief measures, influenced public opinion. While India positioned itself as the "pharmacy of the world" by exporting vaccines, domestic shortages led to criticism. During the pandemic, dissenting voices—including activists, students, and lawyers—faced arrests, raising concerns about civil liberties. Courts played a role in addressing pandemic-related governance issues, including oxygen shortages and vaccine policies. Reproduced
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