The Indian Parliament: Samvidhan Sadan to Sansad Bhawan by Devender Singh is an insightful book dealing with the powers, functions and procedures of the Indian Parliament. It highlights the intricacies of democratic institutions, the dynamics of parliamentary government, public perception, and the future of democracy. The subtitle – Samvidhan Sadan to Sansad Bhawan reiterates the need for making the new Parliament a robust and sacrosanct place of debate and discussion.

Written in a lucid style, the book explores the workings of the Indian Parliament, the duties of its functionaries, and its interactions with other constitutional bodies and the media. Its analytical approach and structural symmetry make it a valuable addition to parliamentary studies. This comprehensive text is a compelling and beneficial read for students, academia, civil servants, journalists and legislators: present and future.

Key Features:

• Outlines the historical context of the introduction of a separate Rail Budget in 1925 and its eventual merger with the Annual Budget in 2017
• Contains comprehensive chapters on India’s republican heritage from the Vedic times, the Constitution’s evolution, Parliament’s functions, MPs’ duties and privileges, etc
• Covers the role of political parties, global electoral systems, public perception of Parliament, democratic challenges, and other unique aspects of parliamentary democracy
• Explores how Parliament engages with the public and the role of media in shaping public perception of parliamentary proceedings
• Analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing the Indian Parliament in the future, including reforms and innovations to enhance its effectiveness