Dutta, Bhaskar (2009) The fragmented Lok Sabha: a case for electoral engineering. Economic and Political Weekly, Vol.44 (No.17). pp. 93-100.

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Abstract

Where there are numerous small political parties, as in
India, the electoral system neither reflects the true views
and opinions on important social and economic issues
nor does it incorporate “social inclusiveness” . The
fragmentation in our legislature can be corrected
through appropriate electoral engineering. This study is
an attempt to do so. It describes how the composition of
the Lok Sabha has changed since 1967, paying particular
attention to the trends in indices of fragmentation. It also
discusses issues relating to the “ideal” composition of a
legislature and of a government.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DS Asia J Political Science > JQ Political institutions (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.)
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	India. Parliament. Lok Sabha, Elections -- India, Politics, Practical -- India, India -- Politics and government, India -- History
Journal or Publication Title:	Economic and Political Weekly
Publisher:	The Economic and Political Weekly
ISSN:	0012-9976
Official Date:	25 April 2009
Dates:	Date Event 25 April 2009 Published
Volume:	Vol.44
Number:	No.17
Page Range:	pp. 93-100
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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