Chapter 84 | Coalition Government | UPSC Indian Polity Podcast

🎙 The UPSC Podcast | Indian Polity Series 📘 Episode Title: Coalition Government in India – Nature, Challenges & Evolution In this episode, we explore the concept of Coalition Government, a key topic for UPSC Indian Polity and Political Science Optional, and an important theme in understanding India’s political evolution since independence. What you’ll learn: 🔹 Meaning and types of coalition governments 🔹 Historical background — from Congress dominance to coalition era 🔹 The rise of regional parties and its impact on national politics 🔹 Merits and demerits of coalition politics 🔹 Role of Prime Minister and Cabinet in coalition management 🔹 Key case studies: NDA, UPA, and Third Front 🔹 Constitutional and governance challenges in a coalition setup 🔹 The impact of coalition politics on policy-making and political stability This episode helps you understand how coalition governments have shaped India’s democracy, balancing diversity, consensus, and compromise in governance. Perfect for UPSC GS Paper II and Political Science Optional, this discussion will sharpen your conceptual understanding and enrich your mains answers with real examples and analytical depth. 🎧 Tune in now to decode the dynamics of coalition politics in India’s parliamentary democracy! 🔔 Subscribe to The UPSC Podcast for more in-depth discussions on Polity, Governance, and Current Affairs.