Protecting federalism must be the INDIA bloc’s ‘glue’
The article analyzes the unifying factor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. It argues that while a shared apprehension of the BJP's political conduct initially brought the alliance together, the Congress party's pan-India presence is not its true 'glue'. Instead, for long-term coherence and an organized structure, the principle of federalism and the safeguarding of State rights, as enshrined in the Constitution, must serve as the real unifying force for the diverse national and regional parties within the bloc.
The article analyzes the unifying factor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. It argues that while a shared apprehension of the BJP's political conduct initially brought the alliance together, the Congress party's pan-India presence is not its true 'glue'. Instead, for long-term coherence and an organized structure, the principle of federalism and the safeguarding of State rights, as enshrined in the Constitution, must serve as the real unifying force for the diverse national and regional parties within the bloc.
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GS Paper II - Polity and Governance
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