International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Social Sciences 2319 - 3565 3 8 2014 August 14 Resurgence of Democracy in Post Conflict Punjab: Causes and Consequences 50 56 EN Choudhary Sunil 1 Udaipur School of Social Work, JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA Maheswari K.Kavitha 1 P.G. and Research Department of Social Work, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli-620002, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Singh J.GodwinPrem 2 P.G. and Research Department of Social Work, Bishop Heber College,Tiruchirappalli- 620017, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Lakshmikantha Nandini 1 Dept. of Journalism and Communication, Manipal University, Bangalore, INDIA V Prashanth 2 MohammadNayeemAziz Ansari 1 Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, BANGLADESH Atkins PeterJ. 2 Department of Geography, University of Durham, Durham, UNITED KINGDOM Khan Imran 1 Psychologist at Drug De-addiction Centre and Stress management Helpline, Police Control Room Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA ShahShowkat Ahmed 2 Department of Psychology University of Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA Malur PrashanthG. 1 Dept. of Animation, Manipal University Bangalore Campus, INDIA Lakshmikantha Nandini 2 School of Communication, Manipal University, Manipal, INDIA V. Prashanth 3 Acharya College of Graduate Studies, Bangalore, INDIA Guha Debasis 1 Department of Master of Computer Applications, Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Jemua Road, Fuljhore, Durgapur, West Bengal, INDIA Adhikari Sharda 1 Department of Mass Communication, Sikkim Central University, Sikkim, India Singh Janmit 1 Department of Political Science, Sewa Devi S.D. College, Tarn Taran, Punjab, INDIA > Research Article 2014 6 20 2014 August 14 The electoral and political developments in post-conflict Punjab provide a unique opportunity to analyze the reconstruction model for troubled democracies. The Punjab witnessed upsurge of militant groups and collapse of democratic processes. The latter was evident from the fact that state remained under President Rule for more than four and half years after dismissal of Barnala Government. The state also witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in the terms of voting percentage in 1992 State assembly elections which were boycotted by major Akali parties. However, suddenly democracy saw resurgence as militant groups are routed, elections are being peacefully conducted and different political players which once took belligerent attitude towards constitutional structures are participating in electoral processes. This signifies the ability of democratic institutions to revitalize them even after troubled past. This research work proves that pursuing moderate approach both by State and various groups provides opportunity to democratic institutions to function effectively. In turn, the democratic institutions provide ample opportunities for peaceful resolution of conflicts and interest fulfillment. This is win-win situation for state, society and individual players. Copyright@ International Science Community Association