Increasing political violence in India is challenging the government?s ability. to resolve conflicts democratically. In this topical book, K S Subramanian:. - identifies patterns and trends in political violence in India;. - examines how the government?s political machinery has responded;. - explains why State response has been inadequate; and. - recommends changes in structures and attitudes. The author sketches the growing crisis of governance by assessing the Central. and state governments? police organisations, especially key central agencies. such as the Intelligence Bureau, the Central P.