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The Limits of Representative Democracy.

Authors :
Jayal, Niraja Gopal
Source :
South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. Dec2009, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p326-337. 12p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

In this article the author reflects on how the patterns of democratic representation in India have changed over the past 60 years. According to her, the representation of the lower castes in the parliament has increased but the upper sections of the bureaucracy do not fully reflect the caste and religious diversity. She criticizes the representation in Indian democracy and claims that the limitations of policy outcomes have not been considered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00856401
Volume :
32
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
49236280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00856400903374269