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Governance Now, 2019
As we come to the close of this election season, what cannot escape even the indiscriminate eye i... more As we come to the close of this election season, what cannot escape even the indiscriminate eye is the decline of organized left parties in India. Between 2004, when the left front had 59 MPs in the Lok Sabha to 2014, when it has 11 MPs, the decline has been rapid and palpable. Both its national space and regional presence is shrinking.
Talk shop or temple: Why do we need Parliament? PUBLIC REPORTER With parliament working for only ... more Talk shop or temple: Why do we need Parliament? PUBLIC REPORTER With parliament working for only 56 percent of its scheduled time in winter session, a look at what the 'temple of democracy' has been reduced to -and how to we need to pay obeisance for the sake of Indian democracy -ahead of the budget session M. MANISHA | FEBRUARY 02 2013 PTI/ FILE PHOTO Despite all disruptions, and 'disrespect' shown to it, to debunk parliament as "talk shop" may be detrimental to the health of democracy in India.
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Indian democracy; Problems and prospects, 2009
Democracy and democratic governments have been the subjects of much scholarly attention both in I... more Democracy and democratic governments have been the subjects of much scholarly attention both in India and elsewhere in the world. This focus on democracy may be due to the success of democracy both as an ideal, and as a set of political institutions in a large number of countries, including underdeveloped countries of the world. Whether as an ideal or as a set of institutions that enables the realization of ends, it is the ability of the democratic political process to allow political principals to participate, directly or indirectly, in shaping their destiny, that accounts for the popularity of democratic governance. Even in countries where democratic forms of government do not exist, there is an aspiration among citizens to realize it. In fact, in the recent Freedom House Survey, about 123 countries have been categorized as partial or complete democracy. At the same time, there is disillusionment with the practice of democracy – a gap between the expectation and the outcome of democratic governance.
In actualizing the ends of democracy, political institutions play a pivotal role. In most post-colonial societies like India, the process of social change and transformation has been initiated through institutions. Political institutions are thus both agents and representatives of societal transformation. As such, institutional composition and functioning provide a good indication of the extent of democratization. In this context, three aspects of democracy – permeability of institution, representativeness and efficiency need to be understood as separate categories.
Good Governance in India: Prospects and Challenges Good Governance in India: Prospects and Challenges, 2019
Parliament is a crucial part of the legislative process. Though the powers of initiating the legi... more Parliament is a crucial part of the legislative process. Though the powers of initiating the legislation lies with executive, the role of the Parliament in deliberating and amending the ultimate outcome is of considerable importance. In that sense, law making constitutes the core competency of the Lok Sabha, which is the popularly elected chamber of Indian legislature. The present paper attempts to trace the contours of Lok Sabha as a law making body. It examines the changes in the efficiency of Lok Sabha as a law making body and explores the context in which such changes have taken place.
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Published Articles by Manisha Madhava
In actualizing the ends of democracy, political institutions play a pivotal role. In most post-colonial societies like India, the process of social change and transformation has been initiated through institutions. Political institutions are thus both agents and representatives of societal transformation. As such, institutional composition and functioning provide a good indication of the extent of democratization. In this context, three aspects of democracy – permeability of institution, representativeness and efficiency need to be understood as separate categories.
Presentations by Manisha Madhava
Books by Manisha Madhava
In actualizing the ends of democracy, political institutions play a pivotal role. In most post-colonial societies like India, the process of social change and transformation has been initiated through institutions. Political institutions are thus both agents and representatives of societal transformation. As such, institutional composition and functioning provide a good indication of the extent of democratization. In this context, three aspects of democracy – permeability of institution, representativeness and efficiency need to be understood as separate categories.