Coalition Government in India

DETAILS : 

• Author : Rajinder Singh Chauhan , S. Vasudeva
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deep Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 April 2011
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8184503180
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788184503180
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Coalition Government in India, authored by Rajinder Singh Chauhan and S. Vasudeva, is a critical analysis of the era of multi-party politics that redefined the Indian democratic landscape. The book explores the transition from the "One-Party Dominant System" to the complex realities of power-sharing between national and regional players. It provides a detailed account of the compulsions, contradictions, and consensus-building mechanisms—like the Common Minimum Programme—that allow diverse political ideologies to coexist. It is an essential resource for understanding how coalitions have both stabilized and challenged the federal structure of India.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• Rajinder Singh Chauhan: A seasoned political scientist and academic known for his expertise in Indian parliamentary proceedings. His work often focuses on the pragmatic "give-and-take" of legislative politics and the evolution of the Indian party system.
• S. Vasudeva: An author and researcher specializing in Indian government and governance. Vasudeva’s contributions often highlight the role of regional parties and the constitutional challenges posed by "hung parliaments" and frequent changes in leadership.