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Abishek Choutagunta on Federalism, President’s Rule, and Constitutional Design

Ideas of India

CHAPTER

Challenges of Local Governance in India

This chapter explores the shortcomings of local elections in India, including the prevalence of uncontested representatives and the constraints on local government powers. It critiques the overarching influence of centripetal federalism, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating the adverse effects of central government policies on state autonomy and local governance.

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