State of Democracy in India Essays on Life and Politics of Contemporary Times 1st edition by Manas Ray ISBN 9391144152 9789391144159

Chapter 1: Historical Context of Indian Democracy

• The Foundations of Democracy in India
• Key Milestones in Democratic Development

Chapter 2: Electoral Politics in India

• The Electoral Process: Structure and Functioning
• Political Parties and Their Role in Democracy
• Case Studies of Recent Elections

Chapter 3: Challenges to Democratic Institutions

• Erosion of Institutional Independence
• The Role of Judiciary in Safeguarding Democracy
• Challenges Faced by the Election Commission

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Human Rights

• Current State of Civil Liberties in India
• Case Studies on Human Rights Violations
• Role of NGOs and Civil Society

Chapter 5: Media and Democracy

• The Role of Media in a Democracy
• Media Freedom and Accountability
• Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse

Chapter 6: Social Movements and Political Awakening

• Historical and Contemporary Social Movements
• Grassroots Movements and Their Impact on Policy
• Case Studies of Significant Movements

Chapter 7: Economic Policies and Their Implications on Democracy

• Economic Liberalization and Its Effects
• The Relationship Between Economy and Political Stability
• Inequality and Access to Resources

Chapter 8: Regional Dynamics and Political Diversity

• Federalism and Regional Politics in India
• The Politics of Identity: Caste, Religion, and Region
• Regional Parties and Their Influence on National Politics

Chapter 9: The Youth and Politics

• Political Engagement of the Youth
• Challenges Faced by Young Voters
• Role of Education in Political Awareness

Chapter 10: Future of Democracy in India

• Prospects and Potential Reforms
• The Role of Globalization in Shaping Democracy
• Vision for a Resilient Democratic India