Democratic Government And Electoral Process

The present compilation of papers, articles, excerpts, reviews and discussion notes bring together both published and unpublished materials in an effort to provide valid points of reference for both study and research. It covers such relevant subjects as: approach to electoral reforms, in India, identity cards and electoral reforms, Government’s dilemma on electoral reforms, retrospective on the assembly polls, democracy and the electoral process, historical perspective on the working of elections, among others. The publication is not only a commentary on current politics but also provides points of view on such vital issues as the health of democratic Government in India, the need for constant electoral reform, and the democratic polity. The publication assumes special significance in view of the forthcoming elections in the politically sensitive states of Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. It is hoped that it will fill a gap in the current literature on the subject.