The Indian Parliament and Democratic Transformation
The Indian Parliament and Democratic Transformation

Author: Ajay K. Mehra

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1351259830

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This book traces the trajectory of the Indian Parliament from its formation to present day. The essays presented here explore parliamentary democracy through the formative years and highlight the Parliament’s function as a representative and accountable institution, its procedures and responsibility, its connection with the other arms of the state, its relationship with grassroots democracy and the press, and its critical role in framing foreign policy and national security. The volume frames major debates surrounding the Parliament through historical, conceptual and contemporary political perspectives. It also looks at how politics in practice is being continuously changed and challenged by new social media and further views the transformation of India’s apex legislative institution in terms of democratizing processes, constitutional values and changing mores. The book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of Indian politics, history, comparative politics, political science and modern India.

Pressure Politics in Congress Party
Pressure Politics in Congress Party

Author: Ram Singh Awana

Publisher: Northern Book Centre

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9788185119434

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The book attempts to study the Congress Forum for Socialist Action as a pressure group within the Congress party between mid 1962 and early 1973. It has also touched upon the revival of the CFSA in 1977 and 1987. Explaining how non-implementation of party policies and programmes, authoritative attitude of the party elite towards the rank and file, and the emergence of ideological differences among them led to the formation of the pressure group. The structure, process and functions of the pressure group have also been analysed. The forum reiterated its faith in defining the concept of socialism, its basic objective being to emphasize the establishment of socialistic society in the country. The forum achieved a good success as far as controlling monopolistic tendencies and expansion of public enterprise were concerned.

ICSE History & Civics for Class X (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward
ICSE History & Civics for Class X (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward

Author: D.N. KUNDRA

Publisher: Goyal Brothers Prakashan

Published: 2023-05-20

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 9389287006

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This book entitled ICSE History & Civics for Class X is a revised edition based on the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination for the students of Class X appearing in the ICSE examinations. This book is divided into two parts – Section A and Section B. Section A deals with the Civics portion of the syllabus and Section B with the History portion of the syllabus. Section B is further divided into two parts. The first part deals with the Indian National Movement (1857 – 1947) and the second part is about the Contemporary World. Salient features of the book are : Necessary changes have been made in both the sections, according to the latest syllabus and current events. Syllabus and Main Topics for Study at the beginning of each chapter prepare the students for what they will learn in the chapter. Lesson At a Glance at the end of every chapter helps the students in a quick recapitulation of the lesson. The subject matter has been made vivid and interesting by providing latest illustrations, maps, pictures, dates and facts. A lucid narrative style, famous quotations and speeches of important historical personalities add to perspective and understanding of the students. Multiple Choice Questions, Picture based Questions, Case-Study based Questions, Assertion-Reasoning based Questions, Short Answer Questions and Structured Essay Type Questions have been added at the end of each chapter, for the benefit of the students. QR Codes have been provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate access to the Question Bank comprising solved Board Questions of previous years’ ICSE Examinations. A Sample Project has been included. Annexures provide important information on relevant topics. I hope that the present volume shall find favour with both the teachers and students like my other books published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan, New Delhi. Suggestions for improvement are welcome from teachers, students and other readers of this book. — Author