One Day National Seminar on Media and Politics on 29 February 2012 (DCE, Govt. of Kerala)

Department of Political Science

Government Brennen College

Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Affiliated to Kannur Univesity,Kerala,India.

                                                             Venue

              Hindi seminar Hall

12/10/2011

Registration

8. a m

Inauguration- Session I

8.30 a m

Welcome:Biju P R,Assistant Professor in Political Science.

Presidential Address:Dr.A.K.Vijayalakshmi(Principal in Charge). 

Inaugural Address:Dr.P L Dharma,Chairperson,Department of Political Science,Magalore University

Felicitations :Dr.Muraleedharan Nambiar,Associate Professor and Chairman ,Board Studies,Kannur University

:Shiju CP,Chairman,College Union

Vote of Thanks:Manoj Kumar B, Assistant Professor in Political Science

10.30 p m-Tea  Break

10.45 -12.45 p m

 Academic Session I

10.30 p m

Theme:Protest Politics Online

Discussion: 12.30 p m.

Lunch Break:1 p m.

Presentations:Sessions III

1.30 p m

Theme

Discussion:3.30

Presentations:Sessions III

3.45

Theme

Discussion: 5.45

Vote of Thamks

Pramesh A                             : Assistant Professor in Political Science

Media and Politics

One Day National Seminar on 29 February, 2012.

Department of Political Science

Government Brennen College

Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Affiliated to Kannur Univesity,Kerala,India.

                                                             Venue

              Hindi seminar Hall

The media as a collection of societal institution that are concerned with production and dissemination of all forms of knowledge requires wider academic attention. In recent years media has become significant potential political actor. There are several reasons for media becoming a tool for political communication. The decline of family as a primary agent of political socialization, proliferation of television channels and the marketisation of media platforms together constitute a “mediated politics” in the world.

In contemporary world, our perception of democracy, election, public opinion, social capital, public sphere and even protest consciousness are being mediated. This seminar cast fresh thoughts and reminds us the desirability of a vibrant civil society.

Resource Person

Prof.Dr.P L Dharma,

Chairperson, Department of Political Science, Mangalore University

K M Roy,

Senior Journalist

N P Chekkutty

Senior Journalsit

Santhosh Mathew Veranani,

Assistant Professor,Centre for South Asian Studies,Pondicherry Central University

Arun Kumar

Assistant Professor in Political Science,Government College Victoria,

Dr.M A Lal,

Assistant Professor and Research Officer,Kerala State Higher Education council

One Day Seminar on “Anxieties of Indian Democracy” On February 15, 2013

Organised by

Department of Political Science

Government Brennen College

Venue

Hindi Seminar Hall

8.30. a .m

Registration

9. a. m

Pre-inaugural Session-I

Chair

Manoj Kumar M B, Assistant Professor in Political Science,Government Brennen College

Theme papers

1. Indian Democracy, Ambedkarism and Marginalized Sections: A Retrospection

Satheesh Kumar P.K, Asst. Professor. In Political Science, Govt. College, Mokeri, Kozhikode

2. Negative Symptoms of Indian Democracy

Pramesh A, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Government Brennen College

10.30 .a .m

Inaugural Session II

Welcome                    : Biju P R,Assistant Professor in Political Science, GBC.

Presidential Address             : Prof M Sarojini, Principal, GBC.  

Inaugural Address     : Dr.Musafar Asadi,

Professor, Department of Political Science, Mysore University.

Keynote Speech           : Dr.Rajaram Tholpadi,

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science,Mangalore University.

Felicitations                : K Balan, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Malayalam, GBC.

                                    : Prashobith. K. P., HoD, Department of Physical Education, GBC.

: College Union Representative

Vote of Thanks          : Manoj Kumar, Assistant Professor in Political Science, GBC

12.45 -1.30.p m

Lunch Break

1.30 .p.m

Afternoon Session III

Chair

Dr.M. Ramakrishnan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Philiosophy. Government Brennen College

Theme papers

1. Democratization, Local Governments and Economic Development in Neo-Liberal Era: Issues and Challenges

Bishnu Prasad Mohapatra, Visiting Fellow, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad.

2. The Perspective and Analysis of Indian Politics and Corruption

Dr.Suresh Kumar T V,Maghesh Rajan M  and Jasimudeen S, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam .

3. Study on Irreconciliation between The Negotiation of People and State with Democracy in India, While Both Engage with Transnational Issues.

Muhmmed Sihabudheen K,Department of Political Science,University of Hyderabad

4. Antecedence of Democracy in Ancient India; defying the defiance of the west

Ajmal M A, Assistant Professor in History,M.A.M.O. College,Calicut

5. Where there is illiteracy the conditions for the success of a democratic set-up do not exist.

Dr. Jisha D Nair,Department of History,Payyannur College

4. p.m

Valedictory Function

Vote of Thanks

Seminar Concept Note

National Seminar

State of Indian Democracy: Critical Concerns

21, January 2012

The national seminar on ‘State of Indian Democracy: Critical Concerns’ addresses crucial questions about the functioning of Indian democracy and the seemingly intractable problems facing it. The survival of Indian democracy for well over half a century is in many ways a remarkable achievement. However, no one can deny that the country's contemporary socio-economic and political problems are complex. There are a number of serious challenges that needs to be met in the years ahead.

The twentieth century has witnessed a tremendous reinforcement of the concept of democracy. In a period of about one hundred years, the virtues of democracy have been greatly extolled and the world has witnessed a process of democratisation. In the sixty six years since its inception, Indian democracy too has developed indigenous roots and is emerging as a unique example of parliamentary democracy. The important question today is not the survival of Indian democracy, but the nature of India's democratic politics. The present seminar is an attempt to understand the development of democratic polity in India. It covers a wide range of issues, theoretical concepts, political institutions, federalism, electoral process, individual and group rights and mass media drawing attention to the significant broadening of Indian democracy.

Critical issues to be examined include the persistence of elitism in contrast to the ideals of constitutional democracy, the severe decline of probity in public life, the gulf between the rulers and the ruled, the paradox between public faith in the political process of democracy and the failure of institutions, the dangers of judicial governance, the relationship between democracy and education, and the adverse consequences of unbridled economic liberalisation and globalisation, the development process and the rights of indigenous peoples, caste oppression, patriarchy and gender discrimination, the centralised structure of political parties and enduring dynasticisation, mounting corruption, underdevelopment, inequality, and comprehensive security.

Indeed, a question comes on most lips is: Are we facing breakdown or is this an enormously difficult transition from the ‘basic democracy’ phase to a functioning democratic one? Are we capable of preserving democracy? Are we deepening and broadening it by moving to a more inclusive brand of politics? If our Political participation has widened? Whether Electoral alternation has intensified? If civil society strengthened?

Despite greater journey in more than six decades, there seem many lapses and bottom cracks. The benefits of political democracy are yet to reach the masses, political institutions are dominated by the elite, civil society has been politicised and the interventionist state has become an arm of the elite. The solution to these problems lies in further democratisation of democracy and the political process.

Contact

Convener

 Biju P R,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Political Science,

Government Brennen College, Thalassery,

Kannur, Kerala. 670 106,

Mobile: 9847477116,

Email:bijugayu@gmail.com

How to Reach the College

The college is situated on the NH 17; 5 KM away from Thalassery Railway Station; roughly 60 KM away from Calicut Airport and 167 KM away from Mangalore Airport.

One-Day National Seminar on “Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India” On 10- 01- 2014.

Organised by

Department of Political Science

Government Brennen College

Venue

Hindi Seminar Hall

Registration

8. a m

Pre-inaugural session

8.30. a. m

Academic Session I

Chair: Dr. M K Suresh Babu (HoD, Dept. of Economics)

Biveesh. U. C, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Teacher Fellow, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Green dimensions of party system in India: Challenges and way ahead in the context of emerging ‘new politics’

Anandakumar.S, Research Scholar, University of Kerala

NOTA and national parties in India: Comparing the positions of Congress, BJP and CPM

Aleena Thomas, Research Scholar, Department of International Relations, Central University Kerala, Kasaragod

Influence of social media in the election campaign of Indian political parties

Discussion: 9.45- 10 a.m.

Inaugural Session

10 a. m

Welcome:Biju P R, Assistant Professor in Political Science.

Presidential Address:Dr.K Laly, Principal, Govt. Brennen College

Inaugural Address:Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Keynote:Dr. Shaji Varkey, HoD, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala

Felicitations:Union Chairman

Vote of Thanks:Pramesh A, Assistant Professor in Political Science

11.30. p m-(Tea  Break )

Academic Session II

11.45 a. m

Chair: Dr. Jolsna Ben G (HoD, Dept. of English)

Dr. Ved Pal Singh Deswal, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, M. D. University Rohtak

Role of media in elections

Stefy V Joseph, Research Scholar, Center for South Asian Studies, UMISARC, Pondicherry University

Whole vs. Parts: The impact of regional political parties and coalition politics on India’s federalism

Discussion: 12.45-1 p m

1.- 1.30 p m (Lunch Break)

Academic Session III

1.30 -3.30 p m

Panel Talk

Moderator: Dr. M A Lal, HoD, Department of Political Science, Government College Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

1.      N. Subrahmanyan, Social Activist

2.      Civic Chandran, Social Activist

3.      K. Ambujakshan, General Secretary, Welfare Party

4.      Adv Harrylal, Executive Member , Aam Aadmi Party, Kerala

Vote of Thanks

3. 30 p. m

One Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India on 10 January 2014(Dept. of Pol. Science, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, India)

Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India

One-Day National Seminar on 10 January 2014

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

GOVERNMENT BRENNEN COLLEGE.

Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Affiliated to Kannur Univesity,Kerala,India.

                                                             Venue

              Hindi seminar Hall

Seminar Concept Note

Over the six decades, the nature of our electoral democracy seems apparently changed. One major change reflected over the years was the party system. Beginning from a Congress dominated ‘One Party Dominant’ system, now it has extended on to an unwieldy multiparty system. In between, party politics in India has seen many ebb and flow.

Now party politics characterises many players. It composes a wide stream of groups such as umbrella system like Indian National Congress to single-issue system like Aam Aadmi Party. In between, the party politics inhabits political parties in which one person pulls all the strings, parties having pre-election agreement with smaller parties on joint candidates, Cadre parties, regional parties, identity parties, and so on.

Dominated by issues such as inner party democracy, gender, professionalism, funds, ideologies, values, leadership quality, campaigning methods, regionalization, caste; now the spectre of party politics in India over the fifteen general elections dissected call for vital scrutiny. On this backdrop, the One-Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of party Politics in India seeks to uncover the trends and tendencies found in our party politics and the electoral scenario.

The whole issues briefly pinpointed here cover up in the sub themes pertaining to (1) Political Parties and Elections; (2) New Media and Political Communication; (3) Party System in India; (4) State, Political Party and Market.

How to send abstract

The scholars planning to present papers have to send an abstract of 300 words, Times New Roman, 12 font size, single line space, with key words. The last date for submission of abstract is 15 November 2013.

Abstract should be sent to bijugayu@gmail.com. Acceptance of paper will be communicated on 20 November 2013.

How to send full paper

The scholars, whose abstract got approval letter has to send the full paper to bijugayu@gmail.com on or before 20 December 2013.

Style sheet

Times New Roman, Font size 12, Single Line Space (with Alignment Justify) and Author Date System, 8000 Words. End Notes with 11 Font Size at the end of the paper (Alignment Text Left), Reference with 12 Font Size (Alignment Text Left).

Publication

Quality papers will be considered for publication with ISBN Number.

Contact

Convener

Biju P R,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Political Science,

Government Brennen College, Thalassery,

Kannur, Kerala. 670 106,

Mobile: 9847477116,

Email:bijugayu@gmail.com

How to Reach the College

The college is situated on the NH 17; 5 KM away from Thalassery Railway Station; roughly 60 KM away from Calicut Airport and 167 KM away from Mangalore Airport.

- See more at: http://bijugayu.blogspot.in/2013/10/one-day-national-seminar-on-changing_28.html#.UtpWrfvhVkg

One Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India on 10 January 2014(Dept. of Pol. Science, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, India)

Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India

One-Day National Seminar on 10 January 2014

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

GOVERNMENT BRENNEN COLLEGE.

Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Affiliated to Kannur Univesity,Kerala,India.

                                                             Venue

              Hindi seminar Hall

Seminar Concept Note

Over the six decades, the nature of our electoral democracy seems apparently changed. One major change reflected over the years was the party system. Beginning from a Congress dominated ‘One Party Dominant’ system, now it has extended on to an unwieldy multiparty system. In between, party politics in India has seen many ebb and flow.

Now party politics characterises many players. It composes a wide stream of groups such as umbrella system like Indian National Congress to single-issue system like Aam Aadmi Party. In between, the party politics inhabits political parties in which one person pulls all the strings, parties having pre-election agreement with smaller parties on joint candidates, Cadre parties, regional parties, identity parties, and so on.

Dominated by issues such as inner party democracy, gender, professionalism, funds, ideologies, values, leadership quality, campaigning methods, regionalization, caste; now the spectre of party politics in India over the fifteen general elections dissected call for vital scrutiny. On this backdrop, the One-Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of party Politics in India seeks to uncover the trends and tendencies found in our party politics and the electoral scenario.

The whole issues briefly pinpointed here cover up in the sub themes pertaining to (1) Political Parties and Elections; (2) New Media and Political Communication; (3) Party System in India; (4) State, Political Party and Market.

How to send abstract

The scholars planning to present papers have to send an abstract of 300 words, Times New Roman, 12 font size, single line space, with key words. The last date for submission of abstract is 15 November 2013.

Abstract should be sent to bijugayu@gmail.com. Acceptance of paper will be communicated on 20 November 2013.

How to send full paper

The scholars, whose abstract got approval letter has to send the full paper to bijugayu@gmail.com on or before 20 December 2013.

Style sheet

Times New Roman, Font size 12, Single Line Space (with Alignment Justify) and Author Date System, 8000 Words. End Notes with 11 Font Size at the end of the paper (Alignment Text Left), Reference with 12 Font Size (Alignment Text Left).

Publication

Quality papers will be considered for publication with ISBN Number.

Contact

Convener

Biju P R,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Political Science,

Government Brennen College, Thalassery,

Kannur, Kerala. 670 106,

Mobile: 9847477116,

Email:bijugayu@gmail.com

How to Reach the College

The college is situated on the NH 17; 5 KM away from Thalassery Railway Station; roughly 60 KM away from Calicut Airport and 167 KM away from Mangalore Airport.

- See more at: http://bijugayu.blogspot.in/2013/10/one-day-national-seminar-on-changing_28.html#.UtpWrfvhVkg

Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India

One-Day National Seminar on 10 January 2014

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

GOVERNMENT BRENNEN COLLEGE.

Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Affiliated to Kannur Univesity,Kerala,India.

                                                             Venue

              Hindi seminar Hall

Seminar Concept Note

Over the six decades, the nature of our electoral democracy seems apparently changed. One major change reflected over the years was the party system. Beginning from a Congress dominated ‘One Party Dominant’ system, now it has extended on to an unwieldy multiparty system. In between, party politics in India has seen many ebb and flow.

Now party politics characterises many players. It composes a wide stream of groups such as umbrella system like Indian National Congress to single-issue system like Aam Aadmi Party. In between, the party politics inhabits political parties in which one person pulls all the strings, parties having pre-election agreement with smaller parties on joint candidates, Cadre parties, regional parties, identity parties, and so on.

Dominated by issues such as inner party democracy, gender, professionalism, funds, ideologies, values, leadership quality, campaigning methods, regionalization, caste; now the spectre of party politics in India over the fifteen general elections dissected call for vital scrutiny. On this backdrop, the One-Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India seeks to uncover the trends and tendencies found in our party politics and the electoral scenario.

The whole issues briefly pinpointed here cover up in the sub themes pertaining to (1) Political Parties and Elections; (2) New Media and Political Communication; (3) Party System in India; (4) State, Political Party and Market.

How to send abstract

The scholars planning to present papers have to send an abstract of 300 words, Times New Roman, 12 font size, single line space, with key words. The last date for submission of abstract is 15 November 2013.

Abstract should be sent to bijugayu@gmail.com. Acceptance of paper will be communicated on 20 November 2013.

How to send full paper

The scholars, whose abstract got approval letter has to send the full paper to bijugayu@gmail.com on or before 20 December 2013.

Style sheet

Times New Roman, Font size 12, Single Line Space (with Alignment Justify) and Author Date System, 8000 Words. End Notes with 11 Font Size at the end of the paper (Alignment Text Left), Reference with 12 Font Size (Alignment Text Left).

Publication

Quality papers will be considered for publication with ISBN Number.

Contact

Convener

 Biju P R,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Political Science,

Government Brennen College, Thalassery,

Kannur, Kerala. 670 106,

Mobile: 9847477116,

Email:bijugayu@gmail.com

How to Reach the College

The college is situated on the NH 17; 5 KM away from Thalassery Railway Station; roughly 60 KM away from Calicut Airport and 167 KM away from Mangalore Airport.