Political Process in India

Paper Code: 
24CPOL212
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper focuses on the governance of Indian Federating Units and competing regional aspirations. It also acquaints the students with the dynamic factors influencing the Indian Political System and the process of interaction between society and politics in contemporary India. 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Title

24CPOL 212

Political Process in India

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO19: Develop critical understanding of the interplay between political parties and societal dynamics, elucidating their impact on governance and policy formulation functioning of the political party system in the Indian states.

CO20: Examine the dynamics of regional aspirations within the Indian political landscape, distinguishing between secessionist movements and accommodation strategies

CO21: Assess the role of religion in Indian politics and their implications for Indian democracy and social cohesion.

CO22: Formulate strategies for enhancing the inclusivity and effectiveness of affirmative action measures, considering intersectional dynamics and social justice principles

CO23: Evaluate policy recommendations for enhancing the efficacy and responsiveness of the Indian state in meeting the diverse needs of its citizens, considering global best practices and local context

CO24: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Seminar presentation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects.

Online Quiz

 
18.00
Unit I: 
Political Parties and the Party System

Trends in the Party System; From Congress System to Multi-Party Coalitions; Determinants of Voting Behavior: Caste, Class, Gender and Religion

18.00
Unit II: 
Regional Aspirations

The Politics of Secession and Accommodation

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Religion and Politics

Debates on Secularism; Minority and Majority Communalism; Caste and Politics: Caste in Politics and Politicization of Caste

18.00
Unit IV: 
Affirmative Action Policies

Gender, Caste, Class and ndigenous communities

 

18.00
Unit V: 
The Changing Nature of Indian State

Developmental, Welfare and Coercive Dimensions

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Chakrabarty, B., (2024),Indian Political System: Institutions and Processes, New Delhi, Atlantic Publishers

Ø  Fadia, B.L., & Fadia, K., (2023), Indian Government and Politics, Agra, Sahitya Bhawan

Ø  Laxmikanth, M,(2023), Indian Polity, Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education

Ø  Basu,D.D. , (2022), Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India

Ø  Ghosh, P., (2021), Indian Political System, New Delhi, PHI Learning

Ø  Jaffrelot, C, (2014), Religion, Caste and Politics in India, New Delhi, Primus Books

 

References: 

Ø  Kaur, R., & Mathur, N., (2022), The People of India: New Indian Politics in 21st Century, New Delhi, Penguin Viking

Ø  Raza, A., (2022), Politics & Governance in India- Commentaries on some Burning Issues, New Delhi,True word Publications

Ø  Chandra,B ,(2017), India since Independence, Delhi, Penguin Books

Ø  Tiwari, L., (2015), Issues in Indian Politics, Uttar Pradesh, Mittal Publications

 

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