Elections in India: An Overview

ISBN-13: 9781032033136 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 228 str.

Sanjay Kumar

Opis

This book looks at the patterns and trends of participation in Indian elections since 1952 - the first elections held in independent India. It engages with debates around the nature of the multi-party electoral politics in India, and the robustness of the mammoth democratic exercise.

Spis treści

1. Electoral system 2. Who is responsible for conducting elections 3. How elections have been conducted: Participatory Upsurge 4. What does this increased participation mean (Anti-Incumbency or Pro Incumbency) 5. What impact does increased turnout have on electoral outcome (Victory margins) 6. Delimitation: How does it affect elections 7. Thinking about new Reforms: Simultaneous election 8. Emerging concern: Money and Muscle power in Indian Election