India's political parties
A study of democracy is incomplete without a study of one of its most fundamental components—political parties. In India, works on the country’s political parties so far have explored, among other things,
Political Parties
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Shaping Indias Future
When the 2004 elections resulted in victory for the Congress Party and its allies, Sonia Gandhi could have become Prime Minister. However, she declined and bequeathed the highest position to Dr. Manmohan Singh. By rising above the craving for power and position that exists in politics, she showed that her vision for India was truly different.
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The eight stroke engine
Bankura by now has become synonymous with Basudeb Acharia. For the eight-time MP from this constituency in West Bengal, increasing connectivity between his home turf and the rest of the country has been of foremost importance. He argues that better connectivity spurs development.
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A golden island of his own
Former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda's constituency Hassan, which also happens to be his home district, is quite possibly one of the best nurtured electoral regions in Karnataka. His rivals in the Congress and bjp concede that if development alone were the criterion, he and his family would win the seat for decades to come.
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Sister blitzer at housework
Mamata Banerjee is a cult figure." This is how a Iwl resident of her constituency describes her. "She is I sure to crush her opponent, who is no match for her," he adds. This comment comes from a member of the upper middle class, the self-same group that analysts predict is least likely to vote Trinamool Congress because of the Tata Nano issue.
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Congress attacks Left for 'poor' progress in Bengal
Rajat Roy / Kolkata May 02, 2009, 0:57 IST
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Environmental manifesto
The charter of demands for saving the deteriorating environment by Ecological Society. Disappointed by the lack of proper focus on environmental issues in the manifestos of the political parties, this environmental manifesto is an an outcome of the deliberations held at Paryavaran Parishad held at Pune from 18-19 April 09.
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India human rights report 2009
This report reveals that widespread human rights violations continue to take place across India. These are particularly serious in conflict afflicted areas, and often result in crimes against the civilian population. The report documents the ongoing use of torture and death following torture of detainees by members of the security forces.
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Fight for a healthy future
The People
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Parties getting away with 'green' platitudes
By Rajesh Deol As things stand, environment and ecology are issues that hold more appeal to the educated urban classes than other sections of the population. Their appeal as an election issue is limited.
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FOSS on poll agenda
Broad consensus on use of open source software POLITICAL parties may have different ideologies, but when it comes to e-governance they seem to agree on the type of computer software the country needs. The Bharatiya Janata Party