About the Book Vol-I The present work, 'Dynamics of Electoral Politics in Haryana' is the first-ever comprehensive research work on political process in the State since the British rule. Socio economic contours of the State impinging on the electoral process have also been taken into consideration. It focuses mainly on analytical description of General Elections of 1967, midterm polls of 1968 and Assembly Elections of 1972. The study also covers various political developments of the State from the year 1921 to 1977.
Vol-II The present work 'Dynamics of Electoral Politics in Haryana' is a comprehensive effort to cover the political process in the State since 1977. It analyses mainly the electoral politics of the State wiser. To the Haryana Vidhana Sabha General elections held in 1977, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1996 and 2000. It significantly records an analytical view of all the major political developments of the State right from 1977. Moreover, it provides a wide spectrum of all kinds of data and information pertaining to the electoral politics in the State.
Scholars and general public interested in electoral politics of the State will be delighted to go through this book which is encyclopedic both in form and content.
About the Author Vol-I Dr. S.S. Chahar started his teaching career in 1986 after obtaining Ph.D. degree in Political Science. Dr. Chahar has had the privilege to work with Prof. J.R. Siwach, an eminent Political Scientist and winner of Zakir Hussain Award. Presently, he is working as Chairman of Deptt. of Public Administration, M.D. University, Rohtak. He has evinced keen interest in the study of State politics of Haryana since the beginning of his academic career. He has published more than twenty well researched articles on Haryana politics and other related topics in various research journals of repute. His work on 'Pattern of Legislative Leadership in Haryana: 1967-2002 has won wide critical acclaim in the academic circle. His anothor work on 'Dynamics of Electoral Politics-Post-1977' is under print. He is currently working on 'Parliamentary Elections in Haryana 1967-1999'.
Vol-II Dr. S.S. Chahar started his teaching career in 1986 after obtaining Ph.D. Chahar has had the privilege to work Epson Perfection V39 degree in Political Science. Dr. with Prof. J.R. Siwach, an eminent Political Scientist and winner of Zakir Hussain Award. Presently, he is working as Chairman of Deptt. cf Public Administration, University, Rohtak. He has evinced M.D. keen interest in the study of State politics of Haryana since the beginning of his academic career. He has published more than two dozen well-researched articles on Haryana politics and other related topics in various national and international journals of repute. His works on 'Pattern of Legislative Leadership in India: 1967-2002' and 'Dynamics and Electoral Politics in Haryana' (Vol. I) have won wide critical acclaim in the academic circle. His another work on 'Working of Local Administration: Post 73rd and 74th Amendment Scenario' is likely to be available by the end of 2004. He is currently working on 'Parliamentary Elections in Haryana: 1967-2004' and 'Consumer Protection Movement in India: Problems and Prospects'.
Preface Vol-I In modern times, election studies have become quite popular and interesting among the political scientists. Now, elections are taken as a means of socio-economic and political change, political education, mass mobilisation and participation. Moreover, elections are an important method to test the legitimacy of a political system. They provide an opportunity to various segments of society to capture the levers of power and, thereby, influence the process of decision making. Thus,. elections are a trial of strength among various social forces competing with one another for capturing the position of power. Actually, the democratic set-up is based on the electoral process and adult franchise. Elections at the Central level have a connotation for the people which are totally different from what the State elections have for the electorate, because in the former the electorate think more of the nation and party politics. The party and the individual assume added importance in the State elections.
The constitutional scheme in India makes it clear that the legislatures including those of States are placed in the hands of representatives of public elected at regular intervals by means of free and fair elections.
The present volume discusses the dynamics of electoral politics in Haryana from 1921 to 1977. The relevant information has been collected from different sources.
It is my pleasant duty to express my grateful thanks to those who have helped me in numerous ways in bringing out the present volume. Special mention may be made of Dr. Rajesh Kundu, Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Mr. Sarvadaman Sangwan and Mr. Jagbir Singh Narwal.
My thanks are also due to all members of the Department, Dr. S.C. Arora, Dr. Shashi Mehra, Dr. S.S. Dahiya for their constructive suggestions.
Vol-II In modern times, election studies have become quite popular and interesting among the political scientists. Now, elections are taken as a means of socio-economic and political change, political education, mass mobilisation and participation. Moreover, elections are an important method to test the legitimacy of a political system. They provide an opportunity to various segments of society to capture the levers of power and, thereby, influence the process of decision making. Thus,. elections are a trial of strength among various social forces competing with one another for capturing the position of power. Actually, the democratic set-up is based on the electoral process and adult franchise. Elections at the Central level have a connotation for the people which are totally different from what the State elections have for the electorate, because in the former the electorate thinks more of the nation and party politics. The party and the individual assume added importance in the State elections.
The constitutional scheme in India makes it clear that the legislatures including those of States are placed in the hands of representatives of public elected at regular intervals by means of free and fair elections.
The present volume deals with the dynamics of electoral politics in Haryana since the Assembly elections, 1977. Also it has recorded all major political events in the State from 1977 to 2004. Moreover, it has focussed on the participation of women in the electoral politics of the State since the State came into being in 1966. The relevant information has been collected from different sources.
It is my pleasant duty to express my grateful thanks to those who have helped me in numerous ways in bringing out the present volume. Special mention may be made of Dr. Rajesh Kundu, Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, M.D. University, Rohtak.
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