Elections in Jammu and Kashmir

Limited participation of subjects in the process of establishment of accountable governance, creation of legislatures since 1934 with special stress upon the Elections held in December 1946, the elections to the first ever Constituent Assembly makes the reader to assess and evaluate for himself the value of J&K Constitution Act 1956. The claim that popular leadership was given power in 1947 is logically tested on the democratic principles and values. It is followed by the discussion on Maharaja's sovereignty and the nature of his accession with India. The elections held in J&K for parliamentary segments has been described in detail. Epilogue to the book deals precisely with the developments which have taken place in tune with the political process at all levels. The impact of boycott policy and appointment of interlocutor by Govt. of India also finds place in these discussions along with the appointment of peoples Election Commission by APHC. The Autonomy Resolution and the cease-fire decision has been decision has been discussed in relation with that Autonomy Resolution. Suggestions on assimilation of democratic urge in the people of J&K with the democratic process in India have been highlighted. The book dispels the impressions created by misinformation and dis-information.