Synopsis The basic aim of this research is to discover some of the patterns of State Politics during the decade which has been described as the ‘Politics of Scarcity’ cause by political instability. An attempt has been made to identify some of the factors responsible for this backwardness. The study provides a broad conceptual framework and review of literature on State Politics during the decade. An in depth analysis of issues like political geography, social infrastructure and politics, political culture, electoral politics and political economy provides a valuable understanding of state politics in one of the most important regions of India. This book will be an essential reading for the students and researchers of political science, administrators and policy makers. The findings drawn in this book may have reference to other parts of India as well as other developing countries.