Following are the three characteristics of Indian affiance politics :
- Single party remains chief in alliance :
Whatever alliances are made in Indian politics, one party remains main in them. The effect of allies depends on the number of MPs of main party and those of allies. If a coalition partner separates from ruling coalition even then there is no effect on coalition.
Due to coalition government the tendency of ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram’ is seen in Indian politics. This causes danger to stability of government.
The political parties included in coalition apply pressure on P.M. for their political interests. For example, Trinmul leader Mamta Banneiji compelled U.P.A. government to change the railway minister and to take back the increased railway fare.
