group rights and liberal democracy in India Bajpai, Rochana 1972- creator text monographic xiv, 324 pages ; 22 cm How can inequalities between groups be addressed, while at the same time sustaining common citizenship? Debating Difference offers a new approach to this key question for liberal democracies, demonstrating that argument and debate is crucial for reconciling the demands of group equality and civic unity. Using constitutional and legislative debates on minority rights and quotas in Indian parliament, Rochana Bajpai develops a model for interpreting group rights aroundsecularism, democracy, social justice, national unity, and development. Rochana Bajpai. Includes bibliographical references (pages [296]-310) and index. Ethnic relations India Ethnic relations Minorities Civil rights India 9780199453375 2016449314 6622