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This book analyzes the evolution of our polity in the last seven decades by examining the developments in the economy, political events, and changing judicial perceptions. With a focus on the pertinent constitutional, political, economic, and social questions, it presents an overview of events which have influenced the evolution of federal and unitary tendencies. The subject matter of this book also discusses the emergence of coalition governments, dominance of a single party, relationships between the different tiers of the government, fiscal and economic issues, and political actions of constitutional authorities. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)

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Author:   R. Mohan
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9781041015925

ISBN 10:   1041015925
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   01 May 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgement Preface by John Harriss Why This Book? Introduction 1. The Late Colonial Period Till the Dawn of Independence: An Overview 2. 1950-1967: One-Party Dominance in a Multi-Party Democracy 3. 1967-71: An Interlude or the Beginning of a New Future? 4. Indian Polity in 1971-77: High Points of Centralisation 5. The Janata Regime 1977-79: Its Long-Term Impact on Indian Polity 6. The Return of the Congress in the 1980s 7. The 1990s: Changes in Politics and Economic Policy Shifts 8. Stable Coalition Governments: 1999-2014 9. Political Actions and Their Impact on Federal Polity 10. Has Growth of Federalism Been Halted? 11. The States as Laboratories in Indian Polity 12. Five Questions on Federalism in India: What Does the Experience After Independence Reveal? 13. Analysing the Evolving Trends 14. The Way Ahead: What Can Be Envisioned Name Index Subject Index

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R. Mohan has worked with The Reserve Bank of India and The Indian Revenue Service. He has been a freelancer and columnist and is also the co- author of the book Challenges to Indian Fiscal Federalism (2018).

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