Democracy in India

With more than 671 million voters and about 3.2 million elected representatives, from the panchayats to the parliament, India is the largest democracy in the world. This thought-provoking primer essays the working of India's democratic experiment of creating myriad avenues for popular political participation. The book also provides a balanced overview of its multiple facets–the opportunities and challenges facing Indian democracy today. A compelling read for students as well as the interested lay readers.