TY  - BOOK
AU  - Diwakar,Rekha
TI  - PARTY SYSTEM IN INDIA 
T2  - Oxford India short introductions
SN  - 9780199479597
U1  - 324.254 
PY  - 2017////01/01
CY  - Oxford 
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Political parties
KW  - India -- Politics and government
KW  - Political parties -- India
KW  - India
KW  - Politics and government
N1  - Party System in India
Rekha Diwakar
Oxford India Short Introductions Series
This book provides an analysis of the Indian party system through its various phasesfrom the dominance of the Congress party, to the emergence of regional parties and coalition politics, and more recently, a move towards a BJP-centred party system.
It argues that the Indian party system continues to be shaped by a complex interaction of sociological, institutional, and contextual factors.
An authoritative and dependable short read for any beginner or enthusiast looking for a quick understanding on Indian elections, and political parties in India; Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-166) and index
ER  -