Autonomy of a State in a Federation

The book discusses the issue of autonomy in India's federal system and its precision and focused nature. It inquires into the various aspects of the problem autonomy of the states and its emerging trends with special reference of Jammu and Kashmir State autonomy. The book addresses many controversial unanswered question like Should India adopt and opt for 'dual' or 'competitive' model of federalism, which has long since been discarded even in the land of its origin or should we evolve robust indigenous solutions to our problem of autonomy of States? To change the metaphor, do we choose a 'regression model' or a 'development model' of our federal polity? All these discussions which deserve sustained citizen interest and national debate, have been answered in the present book.

Addresses controversial issues of Kashmir and the autonomy of the State Relevant and topical in the light of current political situation of India and Kashmir Discusses the issue of autonomy in India's federal system

Autorentext

Dr. Waseem Ahmed Sofi teaches Political Science at the Government Degree College, Jammu, India. He has written for multiple newspapers and magazines like The Rising Kashmir, The Rising Truth, and The Kashmir Reader.

Klappentext

The book discusses the issue of autonomy in Indiäs federal system and its precision and focused nature. It inquires into the various aspects of the problem autonomy of the states and its emerging trends with special reference of Jammu and Kashmir State autonomy. The book addresses many controversial unanswered question like Should India adopt and opt for dual or competitive model of federalism, which has long since been discarded even in the land of its origin or should we evolve robust indigenous solutions to our problem of autonomy of States? To change the metaphor, do we choose a regression model or a development model of our federal polity? All these discussions which deserve sustained citizen interest and national debate, have been answered in the present book.

Inhalt

1. Conceptual and Theoretical Framework of Federalism.- 2. State Autonomy in the Context of Indian Constitution.- 3. Autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir in the Context of Indian Constitution.- 4. Erosion and Demand of Autonomy in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.- 5. Erosion of Autonomy in the State in Contemporary Era 20142019.- 6. Conclusion.