SYLLABUS for B.A.

HONOURS SCHOOL IN POLITICAL SCIENCE PART-III

(THREE YEARS DEGREE COURSE)

SEMESTER V & VI
FOR
2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Session
SEMESTER V
Paper I : Punjabi/ਪਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪ
(ਪਪਪਪ 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
Paper II : English.
Paper III : Opt.(i) : Political Philosophy of Ram Manohar Lohia & M.K.
Gandhi.
Opt.(ii) : Political, Economic and Social History of Modern India.
(1707—1857)
Paper IV : Constitution of U.K. and U.S.A.
Paper V : International Politics and Institutions–I.
Paper VI : State Politics with special reference to Punjab–I.

SEMESTER VI
Paper I : Punjabi/ ਪਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪ
(ਪਪਪਪ 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
Paper II : English.
Paper III : Opt.(i) : Political Philosophy of Karl Marx and Lenin.
Opt.(ii) : Political, Economic and Social History of Modern India.
(1858—1919)
Paper IV : Constitution of Switzerland and China.
Paper V : International Politics and Institutions–II.
Paper VI : State Politics with special reference to Punjab–II.

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 SEMESTER –V
Paper : III (Opt. i) Political Philosophy of M.K. Gandhi and Ram Manohar Lohia,

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.

Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)

Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sectio ns A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35

Section-A
R.M. Lohia's Views on :
(i) Democracy,
(ii) Rights
(iii) Socialism
(iv) Nationalism
(v) Swadeshi
(vi) Language
(vii) Political Corruption
(viii) Elections & Electoral Politics

Section – B
M.K. Gandhi's View on :
(ix) Non-Violence
(x) Satyagraha
(xi) Theory of Ends & Means.
(xii) Sarvodya
(xiii) Democracy
(xiv) Trusteeship
(xv) State
(xvi) Swadeshi

Books Recommended
1. K.R. Malkani : Gandhi, Lohia and Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
2. V.P. Varma : Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narayan
Agarwal, Agra.
3. Vishnu Bhagwan : Indian Political Thinkers., Atama Ram & sons,
Delhi.
4. M.N. Jha : Modern Indian Political Thought, Meenakshi
Parkashan, Meerut.
5. Kiran Sexena : Modern Indian Political Thought, Chetna
Publication, New Delhi.
6. Bishan Saroop Sharma : Gandhi as a Political Thinker, Indian Press
Publication, Allahabad.
7. S.S. Nanda : Modern Indian Political Thinkers (Punjabi), Nanda

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 Publishing house, Patiala.

Paper –III (Opt. ii) : Political, Economic & Social History

of Modern India 1707-1857

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section-A
I. Decline and disintegration of the Mughal Empire with special reference to
Jagirdari crisis and party politics.
II. Struggle for Supermacy in India between the English and the French trading
companies with special reference to Karnataka Wars.
III. Expansion of the British Empire : Battles of Plassey and Buxar.
IV. Warren Hastings : His Reforms and Foreign Policy.
Section-B
V. Expansion of the British Rule under Wellesley (1798-1805) : His Foreign Policy.
VI. Marquess of Hastings, 1813-1823 and annexation of Sind : Causes of the
defeat of Indian rulers.
VII. The Rising of 1857 : causes, nature and effects.
VIII. British Policy towards Indian States 1765-1857
Books Suggested
1. Spear, Precival : Oxford History of Modern India.
2. Robert, P.E. : History of British India.
3. Satish Chandra : Parties and Politics- the Mughal Court
4. Bajaj, S.K. & Rekhi, J.S. : History of India 1818-1919 (Punjabi)
5. Muir, Ramsay : The Making of Modern India
6. Ray Chaudhary, Datta : An Advanced History of India, Vol.III
& Majumdar
7. A.C. Arora : History of Modern India (Punjabi).

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Paper IV : Constitution of U.K. and U.S.A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candid ates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35

Section - A
CONSTITUTION OF U.K.
1. Main features, Sources, Conventions, Rule of Law.
2. British Monarch : Distinction between the King and the Crown, Powers and
Position of the Monarch.
3. British Cabinet : Features, Organisation, Role and Position.
4. Prime Minister : Appointment, Role and Position.
5. British Parliament : House of Lords, House of Commons - their composition,
powers, position and mutual relationship, Speaker of the House of Commons -
Role & Position, Role of the Committee System.
Section - B
CONSTITUTION OF USA :
5. Sources, Features, Amending procedure, Separation of Powers and checks and
balance and Federalism.
6. President : Method of Election and Removal, Powers and Position, President's
Cabinet.
7. Congress : House of Representatives and Senate- their composition, powers,
position and mutual relationship, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
8. Supreme Court : Composition and powers with special reference to its power of
Judicial Review.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. J.C. Johri : Modern Political Systems.
2. K.R. Bombwal : Major Contemporary Constitutional Systems.
3. S.S. Nanda : Major Governments (Hindi, Punjabi & English)
4. Kuldeep Agnihotri & Others : Major Governments (Hindi, Punjabi & English)
5. C. Herman Pritchett : The American Constitution
6. Robert G.Neumann : European Comparative Governments.
7. Herbert Finer : The Theory and Practice of Modern Governments
8. R.E.C. Jewall : The British Constitution
9. J. Hervey & L.Bather : The British Constitution
10. Sir Ivor Jennings : The British Constitution
11. S. S. Nanda : Comparative Government and Politics (Punjabi & Hindi)

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Paper-V : International Politics & Institutions-1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35

Section-A

1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Politics.

2. Development of International Politics : Historical Perspective.

3. National Power-Meaning and Elements.

4. Balance of Power.
Section-B

5. The Genesis of International Organization.

6. The Structure of the League of Nations and its functions

7. Failure of the League of Nations : Its Causes

8. League of Nations : Its Achievements

Book Recommended

1. Mahinder Kumar : Theoretical Aspects of International Politics.

2. V.V. Dyke : International Politics
3. Hans J. Morgenthau : Politics Among Nations
4. N.D. Palmer and : International Relations
H.C. Perkins
5. S.Stephen : The Nature and Functions of International
Organisation (New York, 1967).
6. Prakash Chandra : International Relations
7. S.J.R. Bilgrami : International Organisation

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Paper VI : State Politics With Special Reference to Punjab-1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two q uestion each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Ass essment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section-A
1. Theoretical framework for the study of State Politics in India.
2. Nature, Basis and Patterns of State Politics.
3. State Politics in a federal State with special reference to Punjab
4. Socio-economic factors influencing State Politics with special reference to
Punjab.
Section-B
5. Governor : Appointment, powers, position,
6. Emerging role of Governor in the context of Art. 356
7. Chief Minister
8. Council of Ministers
Books Recommended
1. A.S. Narang : Punjab Politics in National Perspective, Gitanjali Publishing House,
New Delhi 1986.
2. Iqbal Narain : State Politics in India, Meenakshi Parkashan, Meerut
3. Myron : State Politics in India Princeton University Press
4. V.P. Menon : The Story of the Integration in India States
5. Paul R. Brass : Language religion and Politics in North India, Vikas Publication
House
6. Bhagwan Singh : Communist Movement in Punjab, 1926-1947 New Delhi 1979
7. Harbans Singh : Punjab Past and Present : Essay in Honour of Dr. Ganda
Singh, Punjabi University Patiala, 1970
8. Mohinder Singh : Akali Movement, New Delhi Macmillan, 1978
9. Baldev Raj Nayyar : Minority Politics in Punjab, Princeton, University Press, 1966
10. Master Tara Singh : Meri Yad (Punjabi) Lahore, 1944
11. Paul Wallace : The Political Party System of Punjab State, India : A study of
Factionalism
12. Paul Wallace and Surinder Chopra (eds) : Political Dynamics of Punjab Amritsar
GND University, 1981.
13. K.R. Bombwall (ed): National Power and State Autonomy Meerut, Meenakshi,
1978
14. Rajni Kothari : Politics in Indian Orient Longmans Ltd. New Delhi, 1972
15. G. Barriar and Harbans Singh (eds.) : Punjab Past and Present, Essay in Honour
to Dr. Ganda Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala 1976.
16. Amrik Singh (eds.) : Punjab in Indian Politics : Issues and trends, Ajanta, Delhi,
1986.
17. Babu Lal Fadia : State Politics in India, Vol. 1 & 2, Radiant India, New Delhi,

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 1984.
18. A.S. Nargang : Storm over the Satluj : The Akali Politics, Gitanjali Publishing
House, New Delhi.
19. Gopal Singh (Ed.) : Punjab Today, Intellectual Publishing House Delhi, 1988.
20. Manju Varma : Coalition Politics in Punjab.
21. D.C. Pavate : My Days as Governor.
22. J.A. Khan : ਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪਪਪ ਪਪਪਪਪਪ, PU Publiciation 2004.

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 SEMESTER VI
Paper III (Opt.-i) Political Philosophy of Karl Marx and Lenin
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER
The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type questio n in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section –A
KARL MARX:
(i) Dialectical Materialism.
(ii) Historical Materialism.
(iii) Theory of Surplus Value
(iv) Theory of Class Struggle
(v) Dictatorship of the proletariat
(vi) State
Section –B
LENIN ON :
(vii) Dialectical Materialism
(viii) Party Organization.
(ix) Revolution.
(x) Imperialism as the highest stage of capitalism
(xi) Dictatorship of the proletariat
(xii) Nature of state after socialist revolution.
(xiii) Supplementation and extension of Marxism.
Books Recommended
1. Dick Howard : The Marxian Legacy (Macmillan, 1977)
2. Leszek Kilakewaki : Marxism and Beyond
(Pall Mall Press, London, 1968)
3. William Kean Me Bride : The Philosophy of Marxism
M.L. Sharma (Hutchinson, London, 1977)
4. V.I. Lenin : State and Revolution, Progress Publishers Moscow,
1972
5. ---------- : Imperialism- The Highest Stage of Capitalism, Left
World Books. New Delhi. 2000.
6. Hall Draper : Marx’s Theory of Revolution
(Monthly Review Press, 1977)
7. David Harowitz : The Marxian Revolutionary Idea
(Allon Unwin, London, 1959)
8. George H. Sabine : History of Political Theory
9. Harding Neil, : Lenin's Political Thought, Vol.2 London, The
Macmillan Press, 1977
10. G.A. Lohan, : Karal Marx's Theory of History : A Defence
Clarendon's Political Analysis : A Critical
Introduction, Basingtake, Macmillan, 1998.
11. B. Parekh : Marx's Theory of Ideology, London, Croom & Helm,
1982.
12. Jagroop Kaur : ;wekbh okiBhfse ftuko, wdkB gpbhe/;aBi
gfNnkbk.

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PAPER III : (Opt ii): Political, Economic and Social History of Modern India 1858-
1919

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section-A
i. Growth of Modern Education.
ii. Growth of India Press.
iii. Socio-Religious Reform Movements : Brahmo Samaj & Arya Samaj.
iv. Socio-Religious Reforms Movements : Singh Sabha and Aligarh Movement.
Section-B
v. British Land Revenue Policy : Permanent Settlement : Ryotwari Settlement and
Mahalwari Settlement.
vi. Agrarian Crisis : Commercialization of Agriculture : Causes of Rural
Indebtedness.
vii. Birth of Indian National Congress : Causes & Objectives.
viii. Causes of the growth of National Consciousness in India (1885-1919).
Books Suggested
1. Spear, Precival : Oxford History of Modern India.
2. Robert, P.E. : History of Modern India.
3. Bajaj, S.K. & Rekhi, J.S. : History of India 1818-1919 (Punjabi)
4. Muir, Ramsay : The Making of Modern India
5. Ray Chaudhary, Datta : An Advanced History of India, Vol.III
& Majumdar
7. A.C. Arora : History of Modern India (Punjabi).

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Paper IV : Constitution of Switzerland and China

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section-A
CONSTITUTION OF SWITZERLAND
1. Features of the Constitution
2. Federal Assembly : Composition and Powers
3. Federal Council : Composition, Powers and Position
4. Federal Tribunal : Composition, Powers and Role
5. Institutions of Direct Democracy
Section-B
CONSTITUTION OF CHINA
6. Main features of the Chinese Constitution.
7. Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens.
8. Communist Party of China.
9. The National People's Congress
10. China's President and the State Council
11. Judiciary in China
Books Recommended
1. J.C. Johri : Modern Political Systems.
2. K.R. Bombwal : Major Contemporary Constitution Systems.
3. S.S. Nanda : Major Governments (Hindi, Punjabi & English)
4. B.C. Bhatacharya : Modern Political Constitutions.
5. Kuldeep Agnihotri & Others : Major Governments (Hindi, Punjabi & English)
6. Robert G.Neumann : European Comparative Governments.
7. Herbert Finer : The Theory and Practice of Modern Governments.
8. S. S. Nanda : Comparative Government and Politics (Punjabi & Hindi)

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Paper V : International Politics & Institutions-II

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35
Section-A
1. Gensis of U.N.
2. The structure and functions of the organs of U.N. with special reference to
General Assembly.
3. The role of Security Council in peace keeping Operations.
4. Disarmament and Arms Control
Section-B
5. Peaceful settlement of Disputes under U.N. Charter
6. Collective Security under U.N. Charter.
7. New World order.
8. Future of UN
Book Recommended
1. Mahinder Kumar : Theoretical Aspects of International Politics.
2. V.V. Dyke : International Politics
3. Hans J. Morgenthau : Politics among Nations
4. N.D. Palmer and : International Relations, A.I.T.B.S.
H.C. Perkins Publishers & Distributors, Delhi
5. S.Stephen : The Nature and Functions of International
Organisation (New York, 1967).
6. L.M. Goodrich E. : The Charter of U.N. Commentary and Documents.
7. R.A. Falk & Mendlwitz : The Strategy of World Order
8. H.G. Nicholas : The U.N. as Political Institute.
9. B.M. Russett & H.A. Alka : World Politics in the General Assembly
10. F. Gross : World Politics in Tension Areas
11. Ranamathulla Khan : Implied Powers of U.N.
12. Mahendra Gaur : United Nations for a better world.
13. S.J.R. Bilgrami : International Organisation.

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PAPER VI : State Politics with special reference to Punjab-II

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER/EXAMINER

The question paper will consist of Three Section: A, B and C. Sections A & B will have four
questions from the respective portion of the Syllabus and will carry 10½ marks each. Section C
will consist of 14 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry
28 marks in all. Each short answer type question will carry two marks.
Instructions for the Candidates (for all papers)
Candidates are required to attempt two question each from the Sections A & B
of the question paper and the entire Section C. The ca ndidates are required to give
answer of each short type question in 50 words i.e. in 7 -10 lines.

Maximum Marks : 100 Time : 3 Hours

(Theory 70 and Internal Assessment 30) Pass Marks : 35

Section-A
1. State Legislature : Composition and Functions
2. Legislative procedure in State Legislature.
3. State Judiciary
4. Panchayat Raj System in Punjab.

Section-B
5. Coalition Politics in India with Special reference to Punjab
6. Patterns of Legislative Leadership in Punjab
7. Election & Voting Behaviour in Punjab
8. Emerging Trends in Punjab Politics.
Books Recommended
1. A.S. Narang : Punjab Politics in National Perspective, Gitanjali Publishing House,
New Delhi 1986
2. Iqbal Narain : State Politics in India, Meenakshi Parkashan, Meerut
3. Myron : State Politics in India Princeton University Press
4. V.P. Menon : The Story of the Integration in India States
5. Paul R. Brass : Language religion and Politics in North India, Vikas Publication
House
6. Bhagwan Singh : Communist Movement in Punjab, 1926-1947 New Delhi 1979
7. Harbans Singh : Punjab Past and Present : Essay in Honour of Dr. Ganda Singh,
Punjabi University Patiala, 1970
8. Mohinder Singh : Akali Movement, New Delhi Macmillan, 1978
9. Baldev Raj Nayyar : Minority Politics in Punjab, Princeton, University Press, 1966
10. Master Tara Singh : Meri Yad (Punjabi) Lahore, 1944
11. Paul Wallace : The Political Party System of Punjab State, India : A study of
Factionalism
12. Paul Wallace and Surinder Chopra (eds) : Political Dynamics of Punjab Amritsar
GND University, 1981.
13. K.R. Bombwall (ed): National Power and State Autonomy Meerut, Meenakshi,
1978
14. Rajni Kothari : Politics in Indian Orient Longmans Ltd. New Delhi, 1972
15. G. Barriar and Harbans Singh (eds.) : Punjab Past & Present, Essay in Honour to
Dr. Ganda Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala 1976
16. Amrik Singh (eds.) : Punjab in Indian Politics : Issues and trends, Ajanta, Delhi,
1986
17. Babu Lal Fadia : State Politics in India, Vol. 1 & 2, Radiant India, New Delhi,
1984
18. A.S. Nagang : Storm over the Satluj : The Akali Politics, Gitanjali Publishing

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 House, New Delhi.
19. Gopal Singh (Ed.) : Punjab Today, Intellectual Publishing House Delhi, 1988
20. Manju Varma : Coalition Politics in Punjab.
21. D.C. Pavate : My Days as Governor.

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