Regional Parties in National Politics

Recent years have witnessed a major shift in the Indian political landscape. Regional parties have gradually but decisively emerged on the national scene to determine the fate of democracy in this country. With their rise and the consolidation of their position in national politics, the federal structure and practices have undergone a process of dramatic maturation. This book traces the diverse trajectories that link the politics of regional parties to the political future of Indian democracy. The happy undoing of the old oppositional model of regionalism versus nationalism is explored in meticulous historical detail and empirical analysis. About The Author: Born in 1967 at Baba Bakala (Amritsar, Punjab), Dr Teginder Kumar has a long experience as a Grassroota Social activist and political observer/commentor. He did his M.A in Political Science and received his Ph.D from Punjabi University, Patiala in 2002. Dr Teginder Kumar has made significant contribution to the discourse of federalism and democracy in India. He has also co-authored a reference book The Political Punjab (1966-2001). In addition he has published several research papers and articles, and attended many conferences and seminars. He is currently working on the study of the relationship of media and politics in Punjab.