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In what ways does the interplay between shared rule and self-rule shape the dynamics of federal power-sharing in India, and how does this balance illuminate the functioning and evolution of Indian federalism?

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The Interplay of Shared Rule and Self-Rule in Indian Federalism: Dynamics of Power-Sharing and Institutional Evolution The theory and practice of federalism rests on the dual principle of shared rule and self-rule, a conceptual framework most famously articulated by K.C. Wheare, who defined federalism as “the method of dividing powers so that the general and … Continue reading In what ways does the interplay between shared rule and self-rule shape the dynamics of federal power-sharing in India, and how does this balance illuminate the functioning and evolution of Indian federalism?