Assessing the Evolving Role of Regional Political Parties in Shaping National Politics in India Introduction The emergence and proliferation of regional political parties constitute one of the most significant developments in the evolution of Indian democracy since the late 1960s. Originally considered peripheral to national politics, regional parties have increasingly become central players in shaping … Continue reading Assess the evolving role of regional political parties in shaping national politics in India. Analyze their influence on coalition governments, federal policy-making, and the articulation of subnational identities within the framework of India’s parliamentary democracy.