Unravel the intricate dynamics of Indian politics with this essential study on West Bengal’s transformative political landscape. Explore the era of the world’s longest democratically elected left regime, analyzing crucial land reform movements and the interplay of party politics and policy. This book offers a comparative perspective on Indian states, shedding light on caste and communal influences. A must-read for scholars and students of South Asian studies, political science, and sociology, it provides deep ethnographic insights into the forces shaping governance in India.