After Years of Subjugation by the British Colonial Rulers, India Attained a Status of Independent State on 15 August 1947, a Day to Be Reckoned With Pride by All Indians. Struggling for Her Independence, Facing the Trauma of Partition, and Finally Establishing a Sovereign Democratic Status for Itself, the Journey Has Undoubtedly Been a Roller Coaster Ride for India. This Book Comprehensively Outlines the Evolution of the Indian Politics, Discussing All the Constraints, Challenges and Shortcomings Faced by Indian Polity Till Date. The Book Shows How Statesociety Interface, With Special Emphasis on Civil Society Activities, Can Play an Integral Role in Shaping the Political Fate of the Country. In Addition, This Book Not Only Presents the Institutional Aspects of Indian Politics by Underlying in Details, the Provisions of the Constitution, but Also Brings Out the Real Working of the Institutional Framework in an Everchanging Social and Political Environment. Organized Into 23 Chapters, the Book Discusses, in Detail the Constitutional Development, the Preamble, the Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy, the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary at National and State Levels Followed by Their Critical Appraisals as Well as the Centrestate Relation With Its Continuing Tensions. To Give a Clear and Panoramic View of Indian Political Scenario the Book Also Focuses on Localself Governments, National and Regional Parties in India, Challenges to Indian Political System and New Social Movements. New to This Edition ? Thorough Updation With Tilldate Political Developments and Assembly Polls 2017 Results ? a New Chapter on Recent Policies and Missions in the Indian Political