Synopses & Reviews
Building on their insightful work on India's 1999 and 2004 parliamentary elections, scholars Ramashray Roy and Paul Wallace are back with an edited volume that provides a close look at the 15th national elections in 2009 in India. The book is divided into two parts-first is thematic, and discusses the general framework within which Indian electoral politics is situated, while the second is state-based and discusses the different party systems.
India's 2009 Elections shows how the 15th national election was a turning point in Indian history. It clearly shows that India's electorate emphasized political stability and governance coherence in 2009, leading the Congress Party to a victory just 10 seats short of a majority. The public outcome, according to the editors, signified a demand for integrity, continuity and competence in the 2009 campaign, values which were considered almost obsolete in today's political scenario.
Synopsis
India's 2009 Elections is an inquiry into the 15th General Elections of India. It explores how the elections played out, what factors influenced the electorate, and how the elections are an important contribution to India s democracy.
Authored by renowned scholars and analysts from various backgrounds, the collection of articles critically examines multiple areas of the Indian polity. According to the contributors, the public outcome of the 2009 elections indicated a demand for integrity, continuity, and competence-values that were considered almost obsolete in today s political scenario. At the same time, the contributors admit to problems in structure, providing for minority cultures, stability, and contentious public policy issues.