India is one of the largest democracies in the world, having 28 states and seven union territories. The states have a common legal constitutional framework and administrative structure, but their internal political patterns vary considerably, conditioned by their performance and development. This book attempts to understand and analyze the complexities of Punjab politics in a holistic manner. Going deep into the historical, physical, demographic, social and economic background of it presents a critical analysis of the electoral history of the state covering the period from 1967 to 1992. It also examines the factors that led Punjab towards terrorism and its impact on the development of the state. Finally, it analyzes the working and performance of coalition politics in the state.
Foreword -- Preface -- List of Punjabi Words -- Abbreviations --List of Tables -- Introduction -- Ecological Profile -- Historical Perspective --Interregnum Period 54 -- Era of Low Politics -- Coalition Politics-I --Coalition Politics-II -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Appendix I—Anandpur -- Sahib Resolution Passed by the SAD in 1973 --Appendix II—President’s Rule in Punjab -- Appendix III—Chief Ministers of Punjab (1947-2007) --Appendix IV—Unidentified Persons Cremated by Punjab Police in Tarn Taran -- Appendix V—Unidentified Persons Cremated by Punjab Police in Amritsar -- Appendix VI—Unidentified Persons Cremated by Punjab Police in Majitha -- Bibliography -- Index
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