HISA 3003 Lecture 22: Resistance to Development
6 Jul 2016
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Two major resistance movements: india against corruption. Merging of two movements: to protect the environment and maintain the balance of ecology. Fighting against global warming: woman-led nature-conservation movement. Jayalalitha (1948-present: became chief minister in the state of tamil nadu in 1991. Used to be an actress in the tamil film industry. Political party approached her to represent them in the elections because of her fame through acting. Very pro-feminism: introduces cradle baby scheme. Supported heavily by the women: 30% quota for women in government of ces. Tamil nadu"s people very happy with her progress in o ce. Income tax department questioned this and investigated this. Found that she owned islands in the indian ocean along with tea estates. Charged her with disproportionate assets: found that she was corrupt. Took bribes from foreign companies because she allowed them to sell their products at lower prices.
