Minority Governments in India

The Puzzle of Elusive Majorities

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Minority Governments in India by Csaba Nikolenyi, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Csaba Nikolenyi ISBN: 9781135211486
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 30, 2009
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Csaba Nikolenyi
ISBN: 9781135211486
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 30, 2009
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

India's national parliamentary elections typically result in the election of majority parliaments and the formation of a single-party majority government. However, India’s national party system has changed beyond recognition since the parliamentary elections of 1989. The Congress Party has lost its dominant party status; the number of political parties that contest elections, win seats in parliament and gain cabinet portfolios have increased; minority governments and cabinet instability have become regular features of parliamentary politics.

This book addresses each of these aspects of party system transformation in India by applying the analytical techniques of rational and social choice theory. Challenging conventional wisdom, the book argues that the number of parties in India has increased as a result of the unexpected consequences of the constitutional amendment of 1985 that was conceived to curtail party defections. Although the Congress Party no longer dominates the new multi-party system, it still retains a pivotal role in deciding which coalitions may form viable and stable minority government. The Indian case study is theoretically driven and it is readily comparable with other parliamentary federations where minority governments are often formed, such as Canada, and the book finds that these processes are also present in the sub-national party systems of the states, however, with greater variation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

India's national parliamentary elections typically result in the election of majority parliaments and the formation of a single-party majority government. However, India’s national party system has changed beyond recognition since the parliamentary elections of 1989. The Congress Party has lost its dominant party status; the number of political parties that contest elections, win seats in parliament and gain cabinet portfolios have increased; minority governments and cabinet instability have become regular features of parliamentary politics.

This book addresses each of these aspects of party system transformation in India by applying the analytical techniques of rational and social choice theory. Challenging conventional wisdom, the book argues that the number of parties in India has increased as a result of the unexpected consequences of the constitutional amendment of 1985 that was conceived to curtail party defections. Although the Congress Party no longer dominates the new multi-party system, it still retains a pivotal role in deciding which coalitions may form viable and stable minority government. The Indian case study is theoretically driven and it is readily comparable with other parliamentary federations where minority governments are often formed, such as Canada, and the book finds that these processes are also present in the sub-national party systems of the states, however, with greater variation.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Process of Government by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Bond Duration and Immunization by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Democratic Transition and Security in Pakistan by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Neuroscience and Critique by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Cell Phone Culture by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Ireland and International Peacekeeping Operations 1960-2000 by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Feminist Therapy with Latina Women by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book The Literary Field of Twentieth Century China by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Norway in Transition by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book The United States and the Republic of China by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Banishment in the Later Roman Empire, 284-476 CE by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Sexual Aggression by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Castles in Ireland by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book An Introduction to the Science of Phonetics by Csaba Nikolenyi
Cover of the book Paradoxes of Power by Csaba Nikolenyi
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy