The political constitution of India: party and government, 1946-1957
By: Sen, Suhit K.
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ArticlePublisher: 2010Description: p.44-52.Subject(s): India - Politics and government | Politics and government
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: An intense contestation between the "ministerialist" and the "parliamentary" wing of the party was a feature of Congress rule following Independence. This contestation started at a time when the Constitution-building processes were already underway. As the Congress Party attempted to transform itself from a movement-oriented organisation into a disciplined political party post independence, the process coincided with some of its leaders in government attempting to prevent the party from interfering in matters of governing and in the "business of policymaking". - Reproduced.
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An intense contestation between the "ministerialist" and the "parliamentary" wing of the party was a feature of Congress rule following Independence. This contestation started at a time when the Constitution-building processes were already underway. As the Congress Party attempted to transform itself from a movement-oriented organisation into a disciplined political party post independence, the process coincided with some of its leaders in government attempting to prevent the party from interfering in matters of governing and in the "business of policymaking". - Reproduced.
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