South Asia: Conflict, Politics and Economic Change

The major essay will assess your knowledge of key concepts, ideas and debates in the study of South Asia. It will require you to develop logical arguments that are backed up with evidence. The assessment will test your ability to conduct independent research and formulate well-substantiated arguments Choose 1 Question out of the following options:
1. Does the election of Narendra Modi indicate the resurgence of Hindu nationalism in India?
2. Have India’s economic reforms had positive outcomes for poverty alleviation and inequality?
3. 3. The ban on the Jaamat-i-Islami in Bangladesh will help to strengthen democracy. Discuss.