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Synopsis Elections to the ten State Assemblies held in 1994 and 1995 are pointers to certain emerging trends in the electoral politics of India. Many a myths have been exploded. Established parties have discovered their strengths and weaknesses. These elections have many lessons for the political parties aspiring for the Lok Sabha elections due in 1996. Is it possible to check the downward slide of the Congress party? Can the BJP get along with its aggressive allies the Shiv Sena and the VHP and become acceptable to the minorities? What are the prospects of an acceptable central leadership emerging in the NF-LF combination? The alarming growth of entry of anti-social and criminal elements into India’s politics is a matter of great concern, today. Will the political parties apply self-correction to this evil? These are some of the issues which have been explored in the book. This volume focuses the state-wise election results and data in eighty-five tables besides the modus-operandi adopted by various political parties in the states to win elections, role played by individuals and institutions during the election process and important events reported by the media. The book should prove as a reference tool for all those interested in Indian polity and elections.