Electoral Politics in India

Dynamics and Democratic Dilemmas

Dr Nithya N Radha

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Vij Books
30 September 2025

Elections & referenda; Political structures: democracy; Political parties; Political campaigning & advertising

Electoral Politics in India: Dynamics and Democratic Dilemmas is a timely and incisive edited volume that provides a comprehensive analysis of India's evolving electoral democracy. Synthesising a wide range of scholarly contributions, this work examines the historical evolution, current challenges, and future prospects of democratic practice in India. Grounded in both classical and contemporary democratic theory, it engages with foundational thinkers such as James Bryce, Robert Dahl, Joseph Schumpeter, Giovanni Sartori, and Arend Lijphart, alongside prominent Indian scholars like Rajni Kothari, Yogendra Yadav, and Christophe Jaffrelot. A key strength of the volume is its intersectional and multidisciplinary approach, examining how caste, religion, region, gender, and class influence electoral outcomes, alongside the impact of social media, campaign finance, and digital technologies on democratic participation. Crucially, the book does not refrain from confronting the pressing concerns of democratic regression. It provides a trenchant critique of the post-2014 political landscape, marked by majoritarian populism, centralised authority, and institutional erosion and evaluates the 2024 general election as a potential turning point in resisting authoritarian trends. The inclusion of comparative perspectives, particularly on women's political representation in India and Sri Lanka, further enhances the analytical richness of the volume. The volume not only documents the current state of democracy but also calls for civic vigilance, inclusive participation, and institutional renewal to safeguard India's constitutional ethos. Overall, this edited book is a valuable academic contribution for scholars, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in the state of democracy in India.

By: Dr Nithya N Radha
Imprint: Vij Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9788199216143
ISBN 10: 819921614X
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Nithya N.R is an Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala. She is serving as the Honorary Director of the V.K. Sukumaran Nayar Chair for Parliamentary Affairs and Joint Director of the International Centre for Marxian Studies and Research. Dr. Nithya obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kerala and was an ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellow. She is a member of several university committees at the University of Kerala. She has made notable contributions to academic governance, curriculum development, and higher education quality assurance. She is a member of the Research Admission and Advisory Committee for Research Scholars, as well as the Board of Studies in Political Science at the University of Kerala, Sree Narayana Guru Open University, and the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Dr. Nithya supervises election surveys conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi. She specialises in Political Theory, Post-Colonial Studies, Human Rights and Public Administration. Committed to social inclusion and civic engagement, Dr. Nithya coordinates Tribal Adoption, Constitutional Literacy, and Human Rights Awareness initiatives at the University of Kerala. She has participated and presented papers in International and National Seminars, published Books with National publishers, contributed chapters in Edited Books and published articles in reputed and UGC Care-listed journals. In addition to her research pursuits, she serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals indexed in the UGC-CARE and Scopus databases.