Lexis Nexis’s The Indian Parliament- Samvidhan Sadan to Sansad Bhawan by Devender Singh – 1st Edition 2025.

The Indian Parliament: Samvidhan Sadan to Sansad Bhawan is an insightful, meticulously researched book dealing with the powers, functions, and procedures of India’s supreme legislative body. The subtitle reiterates the critical need for making the newly inaugurated Parliament a robust and sacrosanct place of debate and discussion. Written in a lucid and highly analytical style, it explores the intricate workings of the government, the duties of its functionaries, and its vital interactions with other constitutional bodies and the media.

A Ringside View of Democratic Evolution

Authored by Devender Singh, who served the Parliament for over three dynamic decades, the book documents the procedural transformations that act as the barometer of India’s functional democracy.

• Procedural Milestones: Sets out the historical background of the separate Rail Budget introduced in 1925 and details its eventual merger with the Annual Budget in 2017 under Article 112.

• Media & Public Perception: Explores how Parliament engages with the public and dissects the role of modern media in shaping the perception of parliamentary proceedings and addressing intermittent democratic disquiet.

• The Path Forward: The author unsparingly exposes systemic flaws while displaying optimism for the future, making wide-ranging recommendations such as the introduction of a weekly ‘Prime Minister’s Question Hour’ to enhance accountability.

• Civil Servants & Policymakers: An indispensable manual for understanding the exact administrative mechanics of parliamentary oversight and scrutiny.

• UPSC Aspirants & Political Science Students: A compelling, structurally coherent text for mastering the “Indian Polity and Governance” syllabus.

• Journalists & Legislators: Provides the historical context and procedural clarity necessary for reporting on or participating in robust parliamentary debates.

About the Author

Devender Singh Devender Singh is a dedicated lawyer, a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association, and a former Additional Secretary of the Lok Sabha. Born in 1957, he served the Indian Parliament for over three tumultuous and dynamic decades, demitting office in 2017.

Having had a close, ringside view of parliamentary workings and acting as a draftsperson for numerous monumental reports of parliamentary panels, his insights are unparalleled. He serves as a faculty member at the Parliamentary Research & Training Institute (Lok Sabha), PRS Legislative Research, and the Centre for Good Governance. He has delivered numerous talks on constitutional themes to civil servants, journalists, and international legislators, establishing himself as a foremost authority on Indian parliamentary democracy.

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