Review of the land reform legislation adopted in Karnataka since independence in 1945. Explanations of the failure of these legislative measures. Analysis of these explanations within the terms of the politics of group interests. (Economische Voorlichtingsdienst)

How has the political leadership in Karnataka contributed to the state's economic developmet? In order to assess the role that the political leadership has played, the author examines the role of the chief ministers in influencing the pace and quality of development of a state. The paper looks...