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100			_aSanjay Kumar
245			_aNew phase in backward caste politics in Bihar: Janata Dal on the decline
260			_c1999
300			_ap.2472-480
362			_a21 Aug & 28 Sep
520			_aThe process of realignment of social forces began in Bihar in the 1970s prompted by the aspirations of the middle caste groups for a share in political power. This process was most evident in the first half of 1990. The changing social composition of political representation today is a clear indicator that these castes groups have come to play a major role in state politics. However, `backwardism' may not be the nature of politics in Bihar in the future, with the assimilation of larger social groups. - Reproduced
650			_aJanata Dal
650			_aElections - India - Bihar
650			_aElections
773			_aEconomic and Political Weekly
909			_a42041
999			_c42041 _d42041