Contemporary Dynamics Of Coalition Politics And Its Impact On Indian Pluralism: Analysis Of 2014 And 2019 Lok Sabha Election

Abstract

India is a country of diverse cultures residing together as a community. Historically speaking after the end of the colonial rule, two decades in the national politics were mainly dominated by the congress as it has contributed a significant role in the India’s independence but within just two decades the emotions of interdependence fall insufficient and other regional identities rise in politics which made emergence to the electoral win of the regional party, which ultimately led to the Coalitions politics. This article deals with the two consecutive Lok Sabha Elections, which ultimately led to the reemergence of the centrally strong central government and the end of coalition politics in the Indian context. This article deals with the contemporary dynamics of the Indian coalition's politics and evaluates it’s impact on India’s pluralism. This article deals with the theoretical framework of pluralism and coalition politics and explores how the end of coalition politics affects pluralism in India. The article concludes by highlighting the need for strong political institutions and a strong civil society, and the existence of a strong opposition voice within a majoritarian government to sustain a democratic government and Pluralism in India.