This book 'Understanding Indian Politics" is culmination of a desire to make the working of Indian Constitution easier for students to grasp. The book is written in a fashion to create an appetite for more information about Indian government and politics. There is no doubt in the statement that the study of the working of the Indian Constitution is a gateway to understand politics in India. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book provides a clear and highly accessible introduction to the Constitution of India, its functioning and various issues that confront its application. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated terms and concepts. The book is designed systematically to build understanding not only of the politics of India but also of the Indian Constitution and different issues that emerged in its working.