Panchayat Elections: A Turning Point?

The heavy voter turn-out in the recent panchayat elections in Punjab could signify a break in the hitherto widely prevalent sense of alienation among the rural population of the state. The political implications of this could be far-reaching.

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Published in:	Economic and political weekly Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 208 - 209
Main Authors:	Rustam Singh, Anil Sharma
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sameeksha Trust 06-02-1993
Subjects:	Boycotts Commentary Congressional elections Fear Municipal governments Police Political candidates Political elections Political parties Polls State elections
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Summary:	The heavy voter turn-out in the recent panchayat elections in Punjab could signify a break in the hitherto widely prevalent sense of alienation among the rural population of the state. The political implications of this could be far-reaching.
ISSN:	0012-9976 2349-8846