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Post-Mandal Politics in Bihar: Changing Electoral Patterns (Volume 1)

 
Sanjay Kumar (Author)
Synopsis

Bihar is politically one of the most significant states of India, with many politicians from this region being prominent in national politics. Post-Mandal Politics in Bihar presents a detailed account of Bihar’s electoral politics from the 1990s right up to the recent breakup of the RJD–JD(U)–Congress Grand Alliance. The book also traces the social and economic history of Bihar and the underlying reasons for its fragmented, caste-driven, and religion-driven politics. Additionally, it covers governance, leadership, and development, which are crucial factors in ensuring growth and prosperity of this state.

This is the first book in the SAGE Series on Politics in Indian States, which comprises volumes covering important trends in the politics of major states of India. It focuses on the electoral performance of various parties in the state and the changes party alliances have undergone.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Social and Economic History of Bihar. 2. Electoral History of Bihar. 3. Emergence of OBC Politics: Elections During 1990–95. 4. Beginning of a Phase of New Political Alliances: Elections During 1996–99. 5. Re-emergence of RJD: Elections of 2000. 6. Change of Guard: Elections of 2005 Consolidation of Power by JD(U)-BJP Alliance: Elections of 2010. 7. The Question of Development or Identity: Elections During 2014–15. Index.

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About the author

Sanjay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Kumar (b. 1963) passed his M.A. in Economics in first division from Magadh University in 1984. He was awarded Ph.D. degree in Economics by the Banaras Hindu University in 1990. A keen researcher, Dr. Kumar has several papers, published in National Journals and Dailies to his credit. His areas of interest are Indian economic problems and industrial economics.

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Bibliographic information

Title Post-Mandal Politics in Bihar: Changing Electoral Patterns (Volume 1)
Author Sanjay Kumar
Format Hardcover
Date published: 31.01.2018
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 9789352805853
length 284p.