Question

What changes have taken place in the nature of political parties in India?

Answer 1

The following changes were seen in the party system in India:

• Indian- National Congress was the only dominant party in states and at the centre after independence. 
• All other parties came together and formed a coalition in 1977 and defeated the Congress. 
• For the first time in history, the two-party system got importance over one-party system. 
• The one-party system came to an end after the 1989 elections. 
• Regional parties got importance and the coalition government was formed at the centre and in the states.