Coalition Governments in India: Fragile Compromises or Inclusive Governance? Introduction The emergence and persistence of coalition governments in India since the decline of Congress dominance in the late 1980s have generated a rich and contested discourse about their efficacy, stability, and democratic value. The conventional wisdom often characterizes coalitions as inherently weak, plagued by policy … Continue reading Can coalition governments in India be characterized as inherently weak, or do they offer a viable model of inclusive and negotiated governance?
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What factors have contributed to the rise of regional political parties in India, and how have these parties influenced the structure, functioning, and dynamics of the Indian political system in the contemporary period?
The emergence and consolidation of regional political parties in India mark one of the most profound transformations in the country’s post-independence political landscape. While the Indian National Congress dominated the early decades, the rise of regional parties since the late 1960s has reconfigured the architecture of Indian democracy. Their ascent is not merely a symptom … Continue reading What factors have contributed to the rise of regional political parties in India, and how have these parties influenced the structure, functioning, and dynamics of the Indian political system in the contemporary period?
How has the transition from one-party dominance to coalition politics shaped the institutional practices, party system evolution, and governance outcomes in post-independence Indian democracy?
From One-Party Dominance to Coalition Politics: Transformation of Institutional Practices, Party System, and Governance in Post-Independence India Introduction Post-independence Indian democracy has undergone a profound transformation in its political architecture. The initial decades (1952–1967) were characterized by Congress party dominance, a phenomenon described by Rajni Kothari as a "party system within a party." This phase … Continue reading How has the transition from one-party dominance to coalition politics shaped the institutional practices, party system evolution, and governance outcomes in post-independence Indian democracy?