Syllabus

Course Code: M POL(C) - 07    Course Name: Indian Government and Politics-II

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Historical Dimensions of Political Culture.
Dominant Values and Traditions.
Political Legacies.
Social Composition and Sociological Foundations.
2 Party System in India, National and Regional Parties.
Interest and Pressure Groups, Politics of Defections and Anti-Defection Law. Coalition Politics-Bases, Nature and Impact on Indian Polity
3 Political Economy Dimensions-Politics of Economic Development, Planning.
Elections and Electoral Behavior-Election Commission and Electoral Reforms, Role of Media and Public Opinion.
Politics of Violence.
4 Impact of Caste, Religion, Regionalism; Language.
Weaker Sections -SC, ST and OBC and Gender Issues.
Problems of Nation Building and Integration.
Emerging Trends in Indian Polity.
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