Against the backdrop of the first transition of democracy in India from its origin in a colonial polity to the first phase of its independent life after the promulgation of the Indian Constitution in 1950, this volume explores the second transition towards developmental democracy, examining the interrelations between globalisation, development and structures of governance. The volume suggests that while there is need to reflect on the governance of transition, it is important to question how democracy negotiates this transition.
Ranabir Samaddar is Director, Calcutta Research Group, Kolkata.
Suhit K. Sen Senior Researcher, Calcutta Research Group, Kolkata.