This book is a compilation of ten articles of mine covering the varied facets of working of Parliament of India, Parliamentary procedures, practices, membership related matters, rituals and conventions spanning over a period of seven decades. In 2017 we commemorated with pride the 70th anniversary of the country's sovereignty and its emergence as a dynamic nation propelled with a passion, potential and zeal to grow and forge ahead. As observed in my very first article "the fountain head of the country's vibrancy is its democratic polity, the Parliament of India, legislative bodies/democratic institutions". Constitution of India is bedrock of India's democratic polity and in 2019 we commemorated the 70th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India on 26 November, 1949.
At the threshold, It is pertinent to briefly share the motivational drives which inspired to bring out with this book of ten articles.
Foreword
Messages
Preface
Chapter 1 : The Functioning of Democratic Institutions in India
Chapter 2 : Parliamentary Expressions and Practices
Chapter 3 : Ceremonies and Rituals in Indian Parliament
Chapter 4 : Whips in Indian Parliament
Chapter 5 : Status of Members Expelled from Political Parties
Chapter 6 : Nominated Members in Indian Legislatures
Chapter 7 : Simultaneous Membership in Houses of Parliament/Legislatures
Chapter 8 : Managing Disruptions in the Indian Parliament
Chapter 9 : Conflict of Interest
Chapter 10 : A Day in the House (Lok Sabha)
Appendices
