Writing
Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.
2011
Conflict conundrum
State should not fund elections
Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow | June 1-15, 2011 We are living in interesting times. “Increasing cost of elections” is a problem for everyone except…
Who is afraid of Lokpal Bill?
Who’s afraid of the Lokpal Bill? Hindustan Times, June 02, 2011 Jagdeep S. Chhokar The proposed Jan Lokpal Bill has evoked strong reactions, a…
Jan Lokpal: Changing the power structure
The Tribune, May 28, 2011 OPED — GOVERNANCE Jan Lokpal: Changing the power structure The Lokpal Bill is a small step in the shift…
Electoral Reforms Consultations
For the best possible democracy: Electoral Reform Consultations by Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow, February 16-21, 2011, pp.32-33 The law minister and the chief election…
Vote for positive change
by Jagdeep S Chhokar GovernanceNow, May 16-31, 2011, page 32 The interim success of the movement for Jan Lokpal Bill, led by Anna Hazare,…
How to keep our votes safe: State funding of elections
The Hindustan Times March 28, 2011 How to keep our votes safe Jagdeep S Chhokar. The post reproduces a discussion of state funding of…