Democracy and politics in modern india

The book entitled, "Democracy and Politics in Modern India", will serve as a standard and advanced study book for all the PG and competitive students, apart from research scholars engaged in advanced studies. It provides invaluable knowledge about the key developments that have appeared during last two decades. The book explains the complexities of the Indian political process and its effects on the constitutional institutions of India. It attempts to take a fresh look at the socio-political economic scenario of contemporary Indian polity.

Contents of this book include: PART I: Conceptual Framework: Functioning of India's Democracy; Prime Minister's Position in Coalition Politics; No-trust Vote Against the UPA-I Government; Motion of Confidence in the Basic Law of Germany and the Decision-making Process; Some Key Features of Our Contemporary Politics; Threats to Multi-Culturalism in India; The Role of Governor as a Chancellor of Universities in a State; The Office of Governor in Indian Federalism; Threats to Independence of Judiciary; Functioning of Indian Judiciary: Significance of Veerappa Moily Panel Proposals; PART II: Crisis Management of Indian Politics Crisis of Good Governance in Indian Policy; Functioning of Panchayati Raj Bodies; Rural Development Through Panchayat Raj Institutions; Human Rights Movement and the Role of Indian Judiciary; Human Rights Movement in India; The Importance of Women Police with the Administration of Criminal Justice; Empowering Weaker Sections of the Society, Empowering People with Right to Information; Right to Information Act; Reflection on the Latest Developments; PART III: Analysis of Electoral Politics Assembly Elections of Rajasthan, 2008; The Results of the 15th Lok Sabha Elections in Rajasthan; 15th Lok Sabha Elections, 2009; Red Surge in West Midnapore; Mrs. Vasundhara Raje Scindia's Appointment; Some Lessons from the 14th Lok Sabha Elections; Gujjars' Agitation in Rajasthan; Electing the First-Ever Women President; Significance of BJP's Poll Victory in Gujarat; Electoral Foremnost Priority for the Nation; BJP's Electoral Victory Himachal Pradesh; Fault-lines of Caste, Class and Religion versus Fury of 2007; Administrative Corruption in India: How to Combat Corruption?; PART IV: On Foreign Policy Strategic Front: Twists and Turns in Foreign Policy: Strategic Importance of Indo-US No Deal in the World Affairs, A Review of Indo-China Ties in the Emergence of Asia; Meaning of Indo-US Strategic Partnership: India's Role in the New World Order: Appendix