What are the structural and functional implications of coalition politics on the Indian political system, and how has it reshaped patterns of governance, federal dynamics, and party competition since the decline of one-party dominance?

Coalition Politics in India: Structural and Functional Transformations in Governance, Federalism, and Party Competition Introduction Coalition politics in India emerged as a structural response to the decline of one-party dominance—most notably the Indian National Congress—in the late 1980s. The transition from a hegemonic party system, as described by W.H. Morris-Jones and later Rajni Kothari, to … Continue reading What are the structural and functional implications of coalition politics on the Indian political system, and how has it reshaped patterns of governance, federal dynamics, and party competition since the decline of one-party dominance?

Analyze how the evolution of the Indian party system has been shaped by the country’s federal structure, electoral mechanisms, and underlying social cleavages such as caste, religion, and regional identities.

Analyzing the Evolution of the Indian Party System: Interplay of Federalism, Electoral Mechanisms, and Social Cleavages Abstract The Indian party system has undergone a complex and dynamic evolution since independence, reflecting the country’s federal design, electoral rules, and deeply entrenched social divisions. From Congress dominance in the early years to the rise of coalition politics … Continue reading Analyze how the evolution of the Indian party system has been shaped by the country’s federal structure, electoral mechanisms, and underlying social cleavages such as caste, religion, and regional identities.