From Quasi-Federation to Quasi-Confederacy? The Transformation of India's Party System

Douglas V. Verney

Publius: The Journal of Federalism, 2003, vol. 33, issue 4, 153-172

Abstract: The article begins by explaining and classifying the national, state, and registered political parties that have proliferated in India since 1980 (when 36 parties contested). It then proposes that the number be reduced. The designation “national party” should be confined to parties that are nationwide in appeal. Registered parties should be confined to state elections. State parties contesting national elections should be required to join an alliance of “federal” parties. These should be required to win seats in three states. Parliament has reduced the number of independent candidates from about 10, 000 to 2, 000. It should next reduce the number of parties participating in national elections from about 200 to 40 at most. Copyright 2003, Oxford University Press.

Date: 2003
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