Indian Government and Politics

India attained its independence on 15th August 1947, and has been following a democratic Parliamentary system since then. This book is a comprehensive study of the past and the present of Indian government and its Politics. This book gives an insight on evolutionary process of the Indian Constitution and its framework. It underlines the functioning of the local and self government, giving a clear picture of the grassroots politics. The book further gives a panoramic view of the Indian civil society by highlighting the issues related to women, human rights and movements to save the environment. The book also elaborates on the continuing challenges of the Indian political system, which comprises different social and cultural factors like religion, language, caste, tribe, regionalism, corruption and criminalization. This book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Political Science.