Politics of Representation

Historically Disadvantaged Groups in India’s Democracy

Sudha Pai editor Sukhadeo Thorat editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore

Published:14th Oct '22

Should be back in stock very soon

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The book presents debates around the concept of representation and how these ideas apply to representation for selected disadvantaged groups in India. It discusses empirical concerns and examines political representation of these disadvantaged groups in post-independence India. The experience of political representation of SCs, STs: the method of election, role of political parties in providing representation, role played by these groups in parliamentary institutions, and the extent of their participation. A second, significant area the volume attempts to cover is representation of the Muslim minority in parliament and state assemblies and understanding the reasons for their under-representation since independence, and more particularly in recent years.

ISBN: 9789811915437

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288 pages

1st ed. 2022