Electoral Politics in India

Paper Code: 
POL 423- B
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper studies the various political parties of India. The various regional and national parties are to be studied in order to gain understanding of its evolution. Furthermore the political parties and the election commission are to be studied in the light of political process to gain an understanding of the dynamics of actual politics.

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Unit I: 
UNIT 1

  Party System in India, Features and Nature of Party System in India.

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

  National Political Parties- Congress, BJP, BSP, CPM. Origin, Programme, Structure, Organization

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

 Regional Political Partiesand its linkages with National Parties and the    Federal Setup; Pressure Groups-Meaning, kinds, Role, Difference between Political Parties and pressure Groups

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

 Election Commission-. Organs, Functions and Role. Electoral Reforms. Public Opinion, Role of Media

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Politics of Defection, Coalition Politics; Crime and Politics.

Essential Readings: 
  • Aggarwal,R.C.,(2009) Indian Political System, New Delhi, Sultan Chand & Sons
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  • Jones,WH Morris,1987,The Government and Politics of India, New Delhi , Universal Book Stall
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Academic Year: 
2019-20
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