Introduction
Functions of parties, party systems, national and state parties, challenges.
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Indian Party System
Parties: contest elections, form government, make policies, provide opposition. India: multi-party system. National: BJP, INC, BSP, CPI(M), NCP. Regional: DMK, TMC, TDP. Challenges: dynasty, money power, criminalisation.
Key Points
- •National party: recognised in 4+ states
- •BJP, Congress: major national parties
- •Regional parties: strong in specific states
- •Multi-party system: coalition governments
- •Challenges: dynasty, money, criminalisation
Quick Summary
- ✓Multi-party system with national and regional parties
- ✓Challenges: dynasty, money power, criminalisation
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