Question

Explain any three benefits of the coalition governments formed in India since 1989.

Answer 1

Coalition governments are good for India in many ways:

1. A coalition government is more democratic and fair because it takes into account a wider range of public opinion than a government led by a single party. People typically vote for the parties that form the government, ensuring that political decisions consider their views and interests.
2. A coalition government makes the political system more open and active, giving people a better choice when it comes time to vote.
3. Coalitions benefit government by making decisions that benefit most people. Because there are so many agreeable views, the government will carefully discuss any policy before putting it into action. Single-party governments are more likely to impose poorly thought-out policies on parliament and the people, potentially due to narrow ideological motives. When making important or difficult choices, it's important to get the agreement of leaders with a wide range of interests and points of view. This is because it commits the country and its people to necessary but difficult paths of action.
4. The administration is more stable under a coalition government. When a country doesn't have a history of alliance governments, parties can stay in power or opposition for a long time, which leads to a culture of political rivalry. When a change does happen, the new administration usually doesn't have any experience running a government and often starts undoing all of the policies of the previous rule. Neither of these things is good for the public. But in states with coalition politics, at least some ministers generally have a lot of experience from when the state had a different government. A more consensus-based approach to politics also makes it easier for policies to change slowly and in a good way between governments.