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…
Writing
Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.
2011
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…
Do our elected representatives really ‘represent’ us?
Conflict conundrum
Jagdeep S Chhokar June 24, 2011 The Hindustan Times ‘Consultant’, like ‘professional’, is an often used – and abused – word. Having functioned as…
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…