Can undemocratic parties serve a democratic nation?
Suhas Palshikar (By the ballot alone,IE,August 6) presented an elegant case against internal democracy in political parties. How persuasive,though,was it? Suhas Palshikar (By the…
Writing
Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.
2011
Can undemocratic parties serve a democratic nation?
House of Parties
Parliament has stopped speaking for the people because the people’s representatives now just represent their political parties Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow | September 16-30,…
A law for law makers
A law for lawmakers Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow | August 16-31, 2011 Indian polity is in a state of flux. Almost all political formations…
More power to the people
Jagdeep S. Chhokar GovernanceNow | September 1-15, 2011 The Anna Hazare phenomenon continues to hold the nation in suspense and awe, as this piece…
Democracy by dictatorship
Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow | August 1-15, 2011 Democracy thrives everywhere inIndia – except in the headquarters of political parties. Here, the word of…
Who should pay for election? Not the state.
Do our elected representative really represent us?
Do our elected representatives really represent us? Truth about democracy: MPs claim to speak on our behalf but more than 98 percent of them…
Lokpal needs teeth to bite
The Tribune, July 02, 2011 OPED GOVERNANCE That there will be a consensus on Lokpal is not in doubt. The real issue is what…
Party finances are not state secrets
Some parties are making corruption charges and some are facing corruption charges, but they all are united in keeping their own finances as secret…