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Udit Bhatia is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of York, where he previously served as a Lecturer. His work is centered in political theory, with a focus on democratic theory, constitutionalism, and Indian political thought. He is actively involved in research and academic collaboration, particularly through his leadership of the AHRC-funded Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT) project.
Research Interests: His research explores the philosophical foundations of democracy, especially in postcolonial contexts. He investigates the ethical dimensions of democratic participation, the role of parliamentary deliberation in constitutional design, and the moral responsibilities of citizens and institutions in sustaining democratic norms. His work often centers on India’s constitutional founding and its implications for contemporary democratic challenges.
Recent Research Trends: His recent publications, including chapters and peer-reviewed articles, reflect a consistent engagement with constitutional transformation, deliberative practices, and democratic repair. Themes such as counterspeech, clientelism, and campaign finance reform indicate a move toward applied democratic theory, addressing current political pathologies through normative analysis.
Scientific Activities:
- Invited Talk: Campaign Finance Reform beyond Transparency (Nov 2024)
- Invited Talk: Acting Democratically under Clientelism (Jun 2024)
- Invited Talk: Reparative Counterspeech (Jun 2024)
Grants and Advising: As Principal Investigator of the AHRC-funded PACT project (2022–2025), Bhatia leads a significant research initiative on constitutional pluralism. No formal advisees are listed, but his role as Senior Lecturer suggests involvement in postgraduate supervision.
Labs and Teams: He collaborates with the Quill Project at Pembroke College, University of Oxford, contributing to digital archival work on the drafting of the Indian Constitution. This reflects an interdisciplinary and collaborative research approach involving digital humanities and constitutional studies.
