Politics of India

Politics of India takes place within the framework of the country's constitution. India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic in which the President of India is the head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. It is based on the federal structure of government, although the word is not used in the Constitution itself.

History

The History of India reveals that the country's political system was a result of a long process of historical development. The Indian National Congress played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence. Post-independence, the Congress emerged as the country's dominant political party.

Political Parties

India has a multi-party system, where political parties are classified as national, state or regional level parties. The status of party is accorded by the Election Commission of India, based on certain criteria. Some of the major political parties in India include the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, and several regional parties like All India Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena.

Government Structure

The Government of India is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative and the Judiciary. The President of India is the ceremonial head of state, who is elected indirectly for a five-year term. The Prime Minister is the head of government and exercises most executive power.

Elections

Elections in India are events involving political mobilisation and organisational complexity on an extraordinary scale. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India at both national and state levels.

Political Issues

India faces numerous political issues, such as corruption, poverty, and gender inequality. These issues often form the basis of political debates and can influence voting patterns.

See Also

• List of political parties in India
• Elections in India
• Government of India

References

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