Routledge : People-Party-Policy Interplay in India Politics

Explore the political transformation of West Bengal through this scholarly study by Routledge. This book provides a detailed analysis of the political transition in a region that hosted the longest democratically elected Left regime in the world. By examining the micro-dynamics of political practices, the text identifies the underlying themes that shape state politics in India. Readers will gain insight into the history of land reform and the anti-land-acquisition movements that served as turning points in the contemporary history of Bengal. The study also examines the rise of caste and communal politics, which became prominent following the Left Front's loss of power in the state. This volume is an essential resource for understanding the shifts in power and the social forces that drive political change in West Bengal from 2008 to 2016.