“State Politics and Panchayats in India” by Girish Kumar and Budhadeb Ghose (ISBN: 9788173046322) explores the dynamics between state politics and panchayati raj institutions. This book examines how political processes at the state level influence local governance and rural development in India. It analyzes the interaction between state governments and panchayats, covering topics such as decentralization, power distribution, and the impact of political parties on local governance. Ideal for students and researchers of political science, public administration, and development studies.