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.

The politics of education 2.0

The politics of education 2.0


The 2.0 movement has now colonized structuaral barriers in educational sector. Now, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogger, etc., hold educational application. This means problems such as equity, access, quality, in the educational scenario looks as if buried since specific user platforms. Thus an Education 2.0 has configured in connective spaces in India. Moreover, structural barriers, i.e., caste, gender, class, etc., in access to education, seem reducible by user platforms. This means the politics of education 2.0 is far reaching. At present, the educational demands of minorities, marginalized, rural, etc., beseem realizable if broadband connectivity, devices, etc., reaches the target population. In fact, the core argument is that Education 2.0 is the pedagogy of the oppressed. See, my article 'The politics of education 2.0' in Merinews by Biju P R 

Delegates.One Day National Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India on 10 January 2014.

The Department of Political Science at Government Brennen College pleasantly invites your esteemed presence and fervent contribution in the One Day National Seminar on "Changing Dimensions of Party Politics in India" on 10 January 2014.

Delegates:-

1. Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

2. Dr. Shaji Varkey, HoD, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

3. D. M A Lal, HoD, Department of Political Science, Government College Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

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

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

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

7. Anandakumar.S, Research Scholar, University of Kerala

8. Stefy V Joseph, Research Scholar, Center for South Asian Studies, UMISARC, Pondicherry university

9. N Subrahmanyan, Social Activist

10. Civic Chandran, Social Activist

11. K. Ambujakshan, General Secretary, Welfare Party

12. Sunil George, Treasurer, Aam Aadmi Party

Same sex love and future of queer activism in India

Same sex love and future of queer activism in India

Women leave off their home to become men at urban cities! Men escape households to become females at cosmopolitan metros. Gay lovers are fighting to escape the oppressiveness of hetero-normative sexuality. Lesbians are running away small towns to get open spaces in urban centers. Now, queer politics finds its momentum in India on the backdrop of Supreme Court ruling on criminalizing lesbian and gay sex under section 377 of IPC. See, my fringe thoughts on queer activism in Merinews by Biju P R.  

Gossip and hate diffuse in social media sites

Gossip and hate diffuse in social media sites


Facebook has become a gossip book! Twitter a rumor place. Hate ideology grows astronomical. The nebulous character of social networking sites spread hearsay unchecked. Young people easily accept what is spreading out in platforms as true. They are forgetting the expanding rumor culture in social media sites. People easily get to believe in what is multiplying and becoming popular about so and so in platforms. They do not check for sources, credibility and authenticity of information diffusing. See, my fringe thoughts on gossip culture in social media, Merinews by Biju P R.

Can Social Media Create Social Capital for India?

Can Social Media Create Social Capital for India?

Social media platforms will boost up our feeling of togetherness.  Networks, circuits of solidarity, collaboration, we space, trust,  are increasing with the cheaper, cost free, access free and a quick social medium. See; my fringe thoughts on how social media create social capital, posted on Indiaopines by Biju P R. 

Social media and the Indian middle class

Social media and the Indian middle class


Is the 160 million Indian middle class comprising the 160 million Internet subscribers? Is the Internet funneling search traffic to a middle class consumer social house? Is the social media appearing  like a shopping mall? see my fringe thoughts posted on Merinews by Biju P R

Leveraging Social Media for Digital Agora

Leveraging Social Media for Digital Agora

Can social media create an "Agora" wherein the freeborn Greek citizens have engaged in political deliberation. Read my fringe thoughts on how social media can design a "digital Agora" in the Indian social media landscape; posted in Indiaopines by Biju P R

Class basis of social media politics | Irish Sun

Class basis of social media politics | Irish Sun

Class basis of social media politics

Class basis of social media politics

When Facebook politician speaks arguably  to a "crowd class", Twitter speaks to "super rich" elites who are in circles where decisions are up for the masses. Now, social media politics has  a class character, and social media enriches this class configuration in Indian politics! see my column in Merinews by Biju P R

Anxieties of Indian Democracy

Anxieties of Indian Democracy

Over the six decades Indian State has undergone many changes. Prominent among them is that State withdraws from public realm and citizen largely does not feel sick! See my column in Merinews by Biju P R

Expatriates Build Bonding Capital Through Social Media

Expatriates Build Bonding Capital Through Social Media

Is it advisable to think that peple living abroad are able to build strong-tie and bonding capital through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Skype, etc., with home country, family and friends in India, see my fringe thoughts in Indiaopines.com by Biju P R