The Encyclopaedia of Political Parties is a comprehensive record of documents and information pertaining to all the recognised and registered national and regional political parties of India.Originally divided in two time groups-India upto 1947 and post-Independence period (i.e. 1947 to present day), Volumes 1 to 32 cover the political parties during the pre-Independence period while Volumes 33 onwards cover the political parties during post-Independence period.The Encyclopaedia is a significant contribution to the literature on politics and authoritative tool for the citizens, political scientists, research scholars, political leaders and institutions who would be better equipped by possessing these volumes.