Coalition Governments and the Principle of Collective Responsibility in India: A Critical Examination Introduction The principle of collective responsibility is central to the cabinet system of parliamentary democracy. Rooted in the Westminster model, it implies that the Council of Ministers acts as a unified entity, collectively accountable to the legislature. However, the rise and consolidation … Continue reading Critically examine whether the emergence of coalition governments in India has led to the erosion of the principle of collective responsibility inherent in the cabinet system of government.