Political Science-1

Project Assignment Topics

2025 Batch – 1st Semester

1. Polarisation and Politicisation: The Social Media Strategies of Indian Political

Parties
2. The Challenges to Democracy in India: The Role of Political Parties
3. How do local governments manage public services?
4. The impact of political advertisements on voter behavior
5. What is the influence of political cartoons on public opinion?
6. The history and evolution of political parties in your country
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8. Analyzing need and implementation of SC/ST Act
9. Changing Political Scenario of Rajasthan Since 1947
10. Criminal antecedents of Political candidates
11. Brief survey of 2014, 2019 and 2024 general elections
12. Misuse of Women Centric Laws in India
13. Coalition Governments in other Countries
14. Citizenship amendment act 2019 and the devolution of secular India
15. Gender gaps in Indian politics
16. Right to Information act and its relevance
17. Case Laws related to Fundamental Rights
18. Election Dynamics in India: A Comparative Analysis of State and National
Elections.
19. Caste and Politics: The Impact of Caste System on Indian Political Landscape
20. Regionalism in India: Assessing the Rise of Regional Political Parties and its
Implications
21. The Role of Media in Shaping Indian Politics: A Case Study of General Elections
22. Women in Indian Politics: Challenges and Opportunities for Gender Representation
23. Secularism in India: Examining the Relationship between State and Religion
24. Federalism and Center-State Relations in India: A Study of the Changing Dynamics
25. Corruption in Indian Politics: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Remedies
26. Political Participation and Youth: Analyzing the Engagement of Young Voters in
Indian Elections
27. Environmental Politics in India: Policies, Challenges, and Future Prospects
28. Over View on New Education Policy 2020
29. Role of Civil Society in Indian Democracy: A Study of NGOs, Activism, and
Social Movements.
30. Political Leadership in India: A Comparative Study of Past and Present Leaders.
31. Reservation Policy in India: Assessing its Efficacy in Empowering Marginalized
Communities
32. Party Funding and Electoral Transparency: Examining the Financing of Indian
Political Parties
33. Covid 19 and its impact on Indian Politics
34. Working of Niti Aayog in India
35. Politics of National Register of Citizens
36. Hate Speech and Freedom of Laws in India
37. LGBT Rights in India
38. Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and the Devolution of Secular India
39. Impact of Opinion Polls in Politics
40. The Politics of water – Interstate Disputes
41. Should we abolish Second Chamber? Critical Analysis
42. Globalization and its impact on Indian Politics
43. RTI Act and Political Participation
44. Corruption in politics
45. Separatist movement in India
46. The Impact of Politics on Indian Sports
47. Student movements and Politics in India
48. The Politics of Central funds to States
49. Is India a Police State or Welfare State
50. Funding of Political Parties- a critical analysis
51. Women and Politics in India
52. The Naxal movement – a critical analysis
53. Media and Politics in India
54. Caste reservations in India
55. Right to Information and Judiciary
56. India in world Politics from Ancient to Modern
57. Judicial Accountability
58. Evolution of Political Systems
59. Election Reforms in India
60. Minority Vote Bank Politics
61. War and its importance of Politics
62. Need of Youth Participation in Indian Political System
63. Coalition Politics and the Changing Perspectives of Indian Federal Governments
64. Gender politics – In the context of Social Structure and development
65. Suggestive restructure of Democratic Government in India
66. Essential criteria to need for Good Governance
67. Problem of Minority in Democracy
68. Pluralism in Indian Politics
69. West Minister Model in Indian Democracy
70. Locating the Sovereignty in the Indian Body Polity
71. Voting Pattern in Indian Elections
72. Liberalism - Indian experience
73. Policy for and against the Linguistic state
74. Panchayati Raj: a critical Political Philosophy of Good Governance
75. Gandhian Model of Development
76. Non-Cooperation and Disobedience: The two elements of Gandhian Political
Philosophy weaken the fabric of State and Sovereignty
77. Argument for Presidential Form of Government in India
78. Affirmative Action and Reservation, a comparative analysis
79. Politics of Reservations
80. Poverty and Politics: a critical study of influence and interactive implications
81. The Party System in Democratic Governance; Nature and critical role
82. Models of Constitution
83. Review of Rawls’ Theory of Justice
84. Transparency and Accountability: two essential issues of Governance
85. Regionalization in International Politics
86. Growth of Nation – State
87. Communalism – an ugly rise in a modern state
88. Problem of soft – state
89. Bicameralism; a burden on the people
90. Problem of Anarchy and terrorism in a modern state
91. Multiparty system
92. Social justice in a Body Polity
93. Argument for Small States
94. Role of Religion in Indian Politics
95. Reorganization of States; the growing complex
96. Constitutional Development; 1858 – 1947
97. Union – State and Inter – State Relations
98. Casteism and Communalism in Indian Politics
99. Women’s Political Participation in India
100. Relation between the Individual and the State – Rights and Duties
101. Different theories of the Sphere of State Activity
102. Importance of Public Opinion in a Democratic Polity
103. Social Movements and Democracy
104. Approaches to study Political Science
105. Democratization and changing nature of Indian Society
106. Non – Constitutional Bodies in India
107. Role of Opposition Party in Democracy
108. Inter State Water disputes
109. Origin and development of Telangana as a separate state
110. Citizenship Act 1955 with reference to case laws
111. Significance of Directive Principles of State Policy
112. Major Constitutional Amendments-A Brief Survey
113. Importance of Independence of Judiciary
114. Politics of Planning Vis-à-vis State Autonomy
115. Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism
116. Rights and Duties of Citizens
117. Electoral system in India
118. Fundamental basis of Gandhi’s
119. Coalition Governments in other countries
120. Political Parties: A Product of Historical Circumstances
121. Interest and Pressure groups in India
122. Constitution and Constitutional Governments
123. Functioning of the Parliamentary system in India
124. Latest trends in Governor-Chief Minister Relations
125. Challenges to Indian Democracy
126. Special status of Jammu & Kashmir
127. 70 years of working of the Indian Constitution
128. Lokpal and Lokayuktas in India
129. Working of National Human Rights Commission
130. Prominent personalities in Politics: Time and Country
131. The impact of Political Scandals
132. Moral Values and Political Change
 133. History of Congress Party in India
134. Essence of Jan Lokpal in India
135. Whistleblowers Protection in India
136. Political Advertising on Social Media
137. 108. Rama Janma Bhoomi and Babri Masjid Issue
138. Right to Education in India
139. Judicial Activism in India
140. Freedom of Press in India
141. Social Justice and Welfare State –Reality or Myth
142. Regional Political Parties in India
143. First General elections in India
144. Right to Information Act and its Relevance
145. Powers and Functions of Legislature
146. Nexus between Executive and Judiciary
147. The importance of social movements in politics
148. The prominent personalities in politics (choose the country and timeframe)
149. Electoral Reforms in India
150. A Brief survey on 2014 General Elections in India
151. The future of Congress Party in India
152. Rights and Duties in Indian Constitution
153. 2019 General Elections
154. Prominent Political Personalities in Indian politics ( National or Regional )

Political Corruption
1. The Impact of Corruption on Political Stability
2. Corruption and Economic Development: A Comparative Analysis
3. Anti-Corruption Measures and Their Effectiveness
4. Corruption in Public Procurement and Government Contracts
5. Political Scandals and Their Influence on Public Opinion
6. The Role of Whistle blowers in Exposing Political Corruption
7. Corruption and Its Impact on Foreign Aid and Investments
8. Political Patronage and Nepotism in Government
9. Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms
10. Corruption and Environmental Exploitation
11. Cultural Factors and Perceptions of Corruption
12. Corruption in Law Enforcement and the Judiciary
13. The Role of Media in Investigating Political Corruption
14. Corruption and Political Party Financing
15. Comparative Analysis of Corruption Levels in Different Countries
16. Ethnicity and Corruption: Case Studies
17. Political Corruption in Post-Conflict Societies
18. Gender, Power, and Corruption
19. Corruption and Human Rights Violations
20. Strategies for Combating Political Corruption

Gender and Politics

1. Gender Representation in Political Leadership
2. The Impact of Women’s Movements on Gender Policy
3. Gender-Based Violence and Political Responses
4. Intersectionality and Identity Politics in Gender Advocacy
5. Gender Mainstreaming in Government Policies
6. LGBTQ+ Rights and Political Movements
7. Women in Conflict Resolution and Peace Negotiations
8. The Gender Pay Gap and Labor Policies
9. Female Political Empowerment and Quotas
10. Masculinity Studies and Political Behavior
11. Gender and Environmental Justice
12. The Role of Men in Promoting Gender Equality
13. Gender Stereotypes and Political Campaigns
14. Reproductive Rights and Political Debates
15. Gender, Race, and Political Power
16. Feminist Foreign Policy and Global Women’s Rights
17. Gender and Healthcare Policy
18. Gender Disparities in Education Access
19. Gender, Technology, and Digital Divide
20. Patriarchy and Its Effects on Political Systems

Political Concepts
1. Democracy: Theories and Applications
2. Justice and Fairness in Political Systems
3. Power and Authority in Governance
4. Liberty and Individual Rights
5. Equality: Political, Social, and Economic Dimensions
6. Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities
7. Sovereignty and the State
8. Representation and Political Legitimacy
9. Political Obligation and Consent
10. Rights vs. Welfare: A Philosophical Debate
11. The Common Good in Political Philosophy
12. Social Contract Theories and Political Order
13. Freedom of Speech and Political Discourse
14. Political Ideals and Utopian Visions
15. The Ethics of Political Decision-Making
16. Anarchy and Political Order
17. Nationalism and Patriotism as Political Concepts
18. Political Realism vs. Idealism
19. Human Dignity and Political Values
20. Multiculturalism and Cultural Diversity in Politics

Political Parties
1. Party Systems and Electoral Politics
2. Party Platforms and Policy Agendas
3. Coalition Politics and Party Alliances
4. Third Parties and Their Influence
5. Party Funding and Campaign Finance
6. Political Party Polarization
7. Party Identification and Voter Behavior
8. Party Primaries and Candidate Selection
9. Populist Parties and Their Impact
10. Minor Parties and Representation
11. Party Discipline and Legislative Behavior
12. Party Systems in Non-Democratic States
13. Party Leadership and Ideological Shifts
14. Party Membership and Activism
15. Youth Participation in Political Parties
16. Party Conventions and Political Strategy
17. Party Mergers and Dissolutions
18. Ethnic and Religious Parties in Multi-Cultural Societies
19. Popularity of Anti-Establishment Parties
20. Comparative Studies of Political Party Systems