Dutta, Bhaskar. (2009) The fragmented Lok Sabha: a case for electoral engineering. Economic and Political Weekly, Vol.44 (No.17). pp. 93-100. ISSN 0012-9976

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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
Date:	25 April 2009
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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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/881

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