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                                What is coalition government? What is its impact on Indian politics?  

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                  After 1990, Indian politics saw a rise of regional political parties in many states. It was also the beginning of the era of coalition government at the centre. A coalition government is a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several political parties cooperate. The usual reason given for this arrangement is that no party on its own can achieve a majority in the parliament. A coalition government might also be created in a time of national difficulty or crisis, e.g., during war time or economic crisis. In such times, parties can form an all party coalition. After the General Election in 2009, India's present governing coalition (consisting of 13 separate parties), the United Progressive Alliance (UFA), formed the government. Indian National Congress (INC) had to enter into an alliance with many parties, including several regional parties to form a government at the centre. This led to a new culture of power sharing and respect for the autonomy of State Governments. This trend also made it difficult for the Central Government to dismiss State Governments in an arbitrary manner. Thus, federal power sharing is more effective today than it was in the early years.