ISBN: 9788174454942    Publisher: Mohit Publications Year of publishing: 2009     Format:  Hardcover Language: English

The present work is primarily a study of emerging trends and changing patterns of electoral politics in Punjab from 1967 to 2007. The politics in the state has undergone a paradigmatic shift during this period as post-1997 elections have shown a distinct shift of focus from ethno-religious issues to secular and development-oriented issues, Moreover, the study delves into the meaning, role and significance of elections in a democratic polity and the electoral system in India. It provides an analysis of party manifestos, electoral issues, party performance and changes in support base of rnajor political parries in the state.
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