Political Parties
India, as the world's largest democracy, has a complex party system that has evolved over the years.
The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885, was the dominant political party during the British raj and after India's independence in 1947. However, the party's popularity has waned in recent years. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), founded in 1980, is currently the ruling party in India.
In addition to these two major parties, there are several regional parties that have significant influence in specific states. One of the key features of India's party system is the role of caste and religion. Many political parties in India represent specific castes or religious groups. For example, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) represents lower caste Hindus, while the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) represents Muslims. This has led to a fragmented party system in which many small parties have emerged to represent specific interests.
India's party system is also characterized by frequent party switching and the formation of coalitions. In order to form a government, political parties often have to team up with other parties to gain a majority. This has led to a situation in which small regional parties have significant power in national politics.
Overall, India's party system is complex and constantly evolving. It reflects the country's diverse population and the challenges of governing a nation of over 1.3 billion people.
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