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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. Preface. Part I: Tracing Ambedkar s thoughts on States Reorganisation. Introduction. 1.Preparing the ground: early writings of Ambedkar on states reorganisation. 2. Lessons from Andhra State: events, debates and formation of states reorganisation commission. 3. Offering solutions: later writings of Ambedkar on states reorganisation. In lieu of a conclusion. Part II: Speeches and Writings, 1938 56: Compendium. 4. On separate Karnatak province. 5. Maharashtra as a linguistic province. 6. Need for checks and balances. 7. On the Andhra State Bill. 8. Thoughts on linguistic states. 9. On the states Reorganisation Bill, 1956. 10. Ambedkar s recipe for Maharashtra: voice of the people. 11. States and minorities. References. Index. In 1938, when he opposed the formation of Karnatak Province along linguistic lines, Ambedkar pointed out, we have been living together only to emphasise the fact that those who want that this unity be sundered must consider this matter in a much more serious way and not on grounds which are purely sentimental. When the Indian identity was in its embryo, he feared that fostering cultural identities would result in separate nationalities. By 1953, after the formation of Andhra State, he pointed at the lack of proper thinking that had gone into the merger. In 1956, when the States Reorganisation Commission submitted its report, he identified its flaws, and famously laid down his One state, one language principle. The speeches, tracts and articles that Ambedkar produced on these lines were soon forgotten. And now, as new states are being formed, Ambedkar s works find renewed relevance. When he called the merger of Telangana and Telugu-speaking areas of Madras Presidency as artificial , Ambedkar showed remarkable vision that administrators can learn from. In laying criteria for reorganisation of states-viability, size, economic feasibility, equality, federal balance, and the divisive issue of language-he has already addressed concerns that the contemporary common man now asks. Along with addressing students and scholars of political science, demography, public administration and Indian History, Revisiting 1956 resurrects the leader s works from oblivion and presents relevant portions from them for the general, interested reader.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. The Indian Parliament: A Critical Appraisal examines the credibility and legitimacy of the Indian parliament and its functioning, and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of India's parliamentary democracy. The introduction analyses the relationship between the functioning of parliamentary institutions and rapid changes in Indian society, particularly the onset of coalition politics and economic reforms. Part One examines the institutional standards of Parliament's performance: the need for a more effective law to curb defections; the important procedure of private members' legislation; whether bicameralism has served its original purpose; and the need for better enforcement of rules to prevent indiscipline and misbehaviour. Part Two focuses on different forms of parliamentary control, and the evolving relationship between the legislature and the executive in a time of unstable coalitions. Finally, Part Three analyses external factors affecting the internal functioning of Parliament, such as the role of the media, criminalisation of politics, and the influence of civil society organisations and movements. This volume will be indispensable for students and scholars of political science, law and public administration, policymakers and journalists. (jacket).