Party instability linked to political violence: Experts
Hindustan Times Haryana|December 16, 2024
ADITI MALIK HIGHLIGHTS HOW LEVELS OF PARTY INSTABILITY INFORM DECISIONS OF POLITICAL ELITES TO SUPPORT VIOLENCE
HT Correspondent

NEW DELHI: Where and when ethnic violence breaks out is a question of longstanding concern to the India policy community. Previous research has pointed to a diverse array of factors—ranging from the strength of civil society bonds to elite networks and coalition politics as potential explanations. A new book by scholar Aditi Malik highlights political parties, specifically party instability, as the principal culprit.

Malik spoke about her new book, Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India, on last week's episode of Grand Tamasha—a weekly podcast on Indian politics and policy co-produced by HT and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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