Beyond Populism: Judicial Checks on Local Elections in Maharashtra
This paper critically analyzes the politicization of panchayat elections in Maharashtra, focusing on legal methods employed by political parties to capture and maintain power. The analysis examines three primary tactics: (1) delaying elections through administrative excuses, (2) appointing incumbent panchayat members as administrators, and (3) interfering in the appointment of administrators through state legislation. These […]
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