The Quest for Love & Mercy (Revised edition)

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The present work presents an effort to assess objective conditions,issues and problems of minorities in India in terms of their placement and status in the system. The paradoxes are spelt out like the minorities are participating in the political processes but there is consistent erosion of their share in authority and benefits in various fields. And, there is a loud and clear demand for measures for affirmative action and empowerment for minorities. There are constant downward trend of share in power and authority. The incidents of discrimination and marginalization are frequent.In terms of capabilities of the system. India may claim to have evolved democratic institutions. which may provide space to minorities for redressal and share in authority This volume has attempted to look into the problems in totality of the system. the institutions. the environment and the strategies of functional value. It has raised questions. which may inspire many to find answers and solutions