Indian Government & Politics by Dr. Haridwar Shukla is a comprehensive textbook tailored for B.A. 2nd Semester Political Science (Major) students of Dibrugarh University (DU) and Gauhati University (GU). Structured as per the FYUGP NEP 2020 guidelines, this book provides in-depth insights into the foundations, framework, and functioning of the Indian political system.

It covers vital themes such as:

• The Indian Constitution and its evolution

• Fundamental Rights and Duties

• Federalism and Centre-State relations

• Functioning of the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

• Political parties, electoral processes, and governance challenges

Designed for conceptual clarity and examination readiness, the book also includes review questions, summaries, and analytical discussions, making it ideal for both academic success and civil service preparations.

? Published by Mahaveer Publications, this book is a trusted academic resource for students and aspirants seeking a strong foundation in Indian political systems.

1. Indian Constitution: Emergence and Distinctiveness (Pages 11–146)

• I. Historical Backdrop

  • (A) Indian Councils Act of 1909

  • (B) Government of India Act of 1919

  • (C) Government of India Act of 1935

  • (D) Indian Independence Act of 1947

• II. The Constituent Assembly and the Framing of the Constitution

• III. Major Features of the Indian Constitution

• IV. Preamble

• V. Fundamental Rights

• VI. Fundamental Duties

• VII. Directive Principles of State Policy

• VIII. Citizenship

• IX. Amendment of the Constitution

• ? Questions

2. Institutions (Pages 147–319)

• I. The Executive

  • (A) President

  • (B) Vice President

  • (C) Prime Minister

  • (D) Council of Ministers

  • (E) Bureaucracy in India

• II. The Legislature

  • (A) Parliament: Composition, Powers, and Functions

  • (B) Legislative Procedure in Parliament

  • (C) Question of Decline

• III. The Judiciary

  • (A) Supreme Court

  • (B) High Court

  • (C) Judicial Review

  • (D) Judicial Activism

  • (E) Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

  • (F) Relation between Executive and Judiciary

  • ? Questions

3. Federalism

• I. Integration of Princely States into Indian Union

• II. Nation and its Territory

• III. Nature of Indian Federal System

• IV. Division of Power

• V. Emergency Provisions

• VI. Centre-State Relations

• VII. Union and State Schedules of the Constitution of India

• VIII. Niti Aayog and Changing Character

• ? Questions

4. Decentralization and Local Government

• I. Panchayati Raj: Emergence, Composition, Powers and Functions

• II. Actual Working

• III. 73rd Amendment

• IV. 74th Amendment

• V. 11th Schedule of the Constitution

• VI. 12th Schedule of the Constitution