Party System in India

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Rekha Diwakar (lecturer in politics, lecturer in politics, University of Sussex, UK)

Party System in India

Rekha Diwakar (lecturer in politics, lecturer in politics, University of Sussex, UK)

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OUP India
02 November 2017

Religion & politics; Hinduism; Cultural studies; Comparative politics; Political manifestos

Series: Oxford India Short Introductions Series

Party systems have important political, social, and economic consequences in a polity. This book analyses the characteristics, evolution, and determinants of party system in India. Through a combination of examining theoretical explanations and interpreting empirical data, this short introduction facilitates a clear comprehension of the various phases of the Indian party system, from Congress' dominance to the fragmentation of the party system, the emergence of regional parties and coalition politics, and more recently a move towards a BJP-centred party system. It argues that the party system in India continues to be shaped by a complex interaction of sociological, institutional, and contextual factors. By situating the Indian party system in the context of these determinants, this book also attempts to provide a framework for comparative analysis of party systems. It highlights that both national and regional parties remain crucial parts of the party system given India's sociocultural diversity, and politics that continues to be coalitional. Outlining the key challenges facing parties in India, the book nevertheless reinforces the argument that a competitive party system is key to the functioning of Indian democracy, and the parties remain the most important link between the state and its citizens.

By: Rekha Diwakar (lecturer in politics lecturer in politics University of Sussex UK)
Imprint: OUP India
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 178g
ISBN: 9780199479597
ISBN 10: 0199479593
Series: Oxford India Short Introductions Series
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 02 November 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Abbreviations List of Tables and Figures Introduction 1: Parties and Party System in India 2: The Congress 'System' and its Decline 3: Hindu Nationalism and the Rise of Bharatiya Janata Party 4: Fragmentation of the Party System and Coalition Politics 5: Emerging Trends in the Indian Party System Conclusion References Index About the Author

Rekha Diwakar is a lecturer in politics at the University of Sussex, UK, since 2013. She is also a research associate at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.