A coalition government is a true reflection of a democratic setup. Give reasons.
The following points may help you:
a. A coalition government is a government formed by an alliance of two or more political parties, when no single party enjoys majority support of the members in a legislature
b. The country for long period witnessed the domination of Congress party both at the centre and at the state.
c. Though the first Coalition government was formed in 1977, with Janta party forming government at the centre.
d. It was from the 1990, we witnessed the rise of coalition era. With no single party coming into majority, this period saw the rise of coalition governments.
e. The very idea of power sharing is mutually compatible with democracy as it makes the system more representative and participative.More so, it ensures peace and stability in the region by appeasing all social groups in giving them recognition.
f. Coalition era experiences more effective form of power sharing between the Centre and the states, which is an integral part of Indian politics,
g. The coalition government marked the presence of regional parties at the centre, who are sharing power with the national party.
h. The presence of regional parties have ensured that power is not misused by the centre, regional interests are promoted, centre's power to impose President's rule is not misused, adequate finances are released for the development of states etc.
i. It has also ensured that regional parties are part of the decision making process impacting the country at large.
j. It has allowed regional parties to act as game changers in the Indian politics demanding special economic package for their states.
k. It certainly has given representation to various provinces and regions at the centre and has also bridged regional disparities.
l. Coalition governments rather have expanded and strengthened the idea of democracy as it has made democratic system more inclusive in nature involving various groups and regions whose interest parties seeks to represent.