Indian Politics

Contents: Preface. 1. Nature of Indian politics. 2. National political parties. 3. Regional and state parties in India. 4. Role of pressure groups. 5. Elections and participation. 6. Social movements. 7. Secularism in India. 8. Politics of communalism. 9. Caste and politics. 10. Politics of reservations. 11. India\'s foreign policy. 12. Democratic experience and emerging political culture. Index. Bibliography.

"The book deals with several important topics of Indian politics. It describes the nature of Indian politics. It also analyses situation and role of national, regional and state political parties. This book illuminates the diverse aspects of Indian politics. The book is very significant for the students and teachers." (jacket)