Revisiting Indian party system: New directions and trends (Post-Emergency Periods)
By: Ragi, Sangit Kumar
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BookPublisher: Bihar Journal of Public Administration Description: 21(2), July-December, 2024: p.661-672.Subject(s): Party System, Emergence, Coalition-Politics, Regional Parties, CasteBased, Region-based, Dynastic Parties, IndiaSummary: Indian democracy challenges many theoretical frameworks that seem to explain political realities in other nations effectively. One such area is the understanding of India's party system. This subject demands not only a fresh perspective and renewed focus but also a reclassification, considering the emergence of new parties and the evolving nature of existing ones, which collectively influence India's party system significantly. Furthermore, it is crucial to analyze this system through an Indian lens rather than imposing classifications derived from Western political experiences or interpretations of India's party dynamics. This approach is essential because political parties are integral to modern democracies and governments, yet their development and functioning are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts of their origin.
The author's insightful analysis highlights the importance of understanding India's party system in its unique context, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges conventional classifications. Their work underscores the need for a deeper exploration of the socio-cultural and political factors shaping party dynamics, making a significant contribution to the discourse on Indian democracy - Reproduced
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Indian democracy challenges many theoretical frameworks that seem to explain political realities in other nations effectively. One such area is the understanding of India's party system. This subject demands not only a fresh perspective and renewed focus but also a reclassification, considering the emergence of new parties and the evolving nature of existing ones, which collectively influence India's party system significantly. Furthermore, it is crucial to analyze this system through an Indian lens rather than imposing classifications derived from Western political experiences or interpretations of India's party dynamics. This approach is essential because political parties are integral to modern democracies and governments, yet their development and functioning are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts of their origin.
The author's insightful analysis highlights the importance of understanding India's party system in its unique context, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges conventional classifications. Their work underscores the need for a deeper exploration of the socio-cultural and political factors shaping party dynamics, making a significant contribution to the discourse on Indian democracy - Reproduced
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