Author: Subrata K. Mitra | Journal of Democracy

Subrata K. Mitra is director and visiting research professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), an autonomous research institute at the National University of Singapore. His books include Politics in India: Structure, Process and Policy (2011).

July 2017, Volume 28, Issue 3

India’s Democracy at 70: Civil Society and Its Shadow

Subrata K. Mitra

The relationship between democracy and civil society is not straightforward. Angry crowds can stymie the functioning of the democratic process, institutions, and governance. Drawing on recent Indian examples, this article sets out a typology of civil society movements in order to assess their impact on Indian democracy. It shows how an active civil society can…

The State of India’s Democracy

Marc F. Plattner
Larry Diamond
Šumit Ganguly

The essays in The State of India's Democracy focus on India's economy, society, and politics, providing illuminating insights into the past accomplishments—and continuing challenges—of Indian democracy.