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100			_aQureshi, S.Y. _98966
245			_aIndia's experiment with democracy: the life of a nation through its elections
260			_bHarper Collins -- _aHaryana -- _c2023
300			_axxx, 553p.
520			_aSince the founding of the republic, India has been the largest democracy in the world. In many respects it was considered a model democracy owing to its ideals, such as a non-partisan Election Commission and free dialogue and debate. Its abiding features have been non-discriminatory management of diversity, concern for an equitable and equal society, and a profound reverence towards the country's founding document, the Constitution. Over the years, the tussle between historical reality and theoretical idealism ensured that at times the social contract was disrupted, with conflicts obstructing a complete achievement of democracy. In India's Experiment with Democracy, former chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi examines key questions that face India today: What foundational principles must be definitive to our ideas of nationhood, citizenship and democracy? How may we enliven our national discourse with a renewed spirit of inquiry and imaginative erudition, and mid-course correction? Ultimately, the underlying thrust of this book is to posit reasoned argumentation, objective enquiry, secularism, civil liberty and compassion as indispensable features of a democracy.
650			_aSocial science _98093
650			_aPolitical science _91822
650			_aHistory _91417
650			_aElection Commission of India _98967
650			_aGovernment _98968
650			_aVote _98969
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