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Vignesh Karthik KR
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Postdoc: @KITLV_KNAW @_knaw PhD: @KingsCollegeLon Affiliate: @unc_citap Public Policy, Democracy & Politics of Mobilisation RTs ≠ Endorsements
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Aug 7, 2025
    Thrilled to announce that my book - The Dravidian Pathway - is now available order! It follows reading rooms, street debates and anti-caste action that lifted the DMK into power. A decade of research in one cover. A timely reminder that movements do not just need momentum; they
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 5, 2020
    6 points on #RRBExamDates #SpeakUp & #SpeakUpForSSCRailwaysStudents trends 1. TISS report estimates unemployment among youth at 3 times the general unemployment 2. Post COVID overall non-agricultural job losses pegged at 136 million @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore 1/n
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 1, 2020
    The massive tends of #SpeakUpForSSCRailwayStudents and #DeclareSSCCGLresult hashtags signal the gravity of the crisis that the aspirational youth of India are reeling under We @studyiq urge the government to act immediately #SpeakUpForUPSSSCStudents @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 1, 2020
    #ThreadStory 1. At least 2.5 Cr aspirants prepare for and write govt job and bank exams every year. However there are two problems competition is getting tougher by day & there are fewer jobs #SpeakUpForSSCRailwayStudents & #DeclareSSCCGLresult @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore 1/n
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Jan 20, 2024
    8 years since conceived as an idea and aspiration, 4 years of academic study, and countless moments of support from mentors, family, and friends, the walk across the stage marking the earning of my PhD in Political Science and Public Policy from @KingsCollegeLon was surreal. My
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 2, 2020
    #ThreadStory on #StopPrivatization_saveGovjob 1. Governments across the world resort to privatisation to fill budgetary gaps. But revenue from privatisation is a one-off benefit & generally, only profit-making units are sold at a good price @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore 1/n
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Jul 4, 2021
    I'm a PhD student at King's College London and my thesis is on the political history of Tamil Nadu. Please find my profile link here. kcl.ac.uk/people/vignesh… Due to the unforeseen circumstances caused by the pandemic I'm unable to fund my final year PhD fees.
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 8, 2020
    In response to the snowballing youth unemployment in India, in this article in @the_hindu we propose the implementation of a statutory region-specific 'Indian Youth Guarantee' whose aim is to help youth find a job within a fixed timeframe. @crkesavan URL: thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/…
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Jun 27, 2023
    Happy photos after my viva on Friday! 4+ years of work, 6+ years of planning & over a decade of being in the field! I passed with minor corrections. Heartfelt gratitude to my examiners @IndrajitRoyYork & @kalaijnu for their generous appreciation & reflective feedback. My
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Oct 16, 2023
    Excited to share my research & journey with Prof @jaffrelotc. We delve into my PhD thesis on #DravidianPolitics in #TamilNadu – a fascinating evolution from social movement to political party. 🎙️📖 Join us for a deep dive into this intriguing political transformation!
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    King's India Institute
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    Oct 16, 2023
    Want to know more about the transformation of the Dravidian social movement in Tamil Nadu into a political party? Listen to the latest @Kings_SGA podcast featuring our PhD student Dr @krvtweets in conversation with Prof @jaffrelotc Full episode 🎧 bit.ly/46wiz50
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    May 3, 2022
    In this Key-Word (explanatory) piece on Quasi-federalism in @the_hindu I write: While our centralised federal set-up is a conscious choice, the structure’s effectiveness is solely dependent on the intent and objectives a government aims to achieve. thehindu.com/specials/text-…
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Jan 31, 2023
    Nearly a 1000 inspiring stories of which <10% made it to the list. Tried picking a list of favourites and keep it short but here we go! In no particular order, my brother the compelling @RajuKendree (@EklavyaMovement), the diligent @vidyarthee who I got to work with in Delhi 1/n
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 11, 2020
    A #ThreadStory on issues concerning the agriculture sector and #Farmers today, drawing from Prof @ramakumarr's article in @the_hindu Ref: thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a… @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore
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    Vignesh Karthik KR
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    Sep 1, 2020
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    6. "If privatisation or shrinking govt jobs is right or wrong, will it create employment or no" is another debate altogether. 7. What is important is to assuage the grievances of the aspirants' community and ensure smooth recruitment process 4/4 @DrGauravGarg4 @MahipalRathore