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Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
India is a parliamentary republic with a bicameral legislature where Narendra Modi serves as Prime Minister following the 2024 general elections. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured 293 of 543 Lok Sabha seats, marking Modi's third consecutive term but requiring coalition governance with regional parties for the first time. The opposition INDIA alliance significantly outperformed expectations with 234 seats, restoring Congress to official opposition status.
Political Stability
Moderate
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary Republic
Legal System
Common law system based on the Indian Constitution with influences from British legal traditions
Head of State
President Droupadi Murmu(since 2022)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi(Bharatiya Janata Party)since 2024
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderate
World Bank Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Right-wing Hindu nationalist
Center-left
Regional
Regional
Regional
Voting Rights
All Indian citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in national, state, and local elections. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) can vote only if they are Indian citizens and physically present in their constituency on polling day.
Recent Developments
- 2024 general elections held April-June with BJP-led NDA winning 293 of 543 Lok Sabha seats, marking Modi's third consecutive term but first coalition government
- INDIA opposition alliance outperformed expectations with 234 seats, with Congress securing 99 seats and regaining official opposition status after 10 years
- Modi sworn in for third term on June 9, 2024, with coalition partners Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United) as key allies
- BJP's seat count declined from 303 in 2019 to 240 in 2024, losing singular majority for the first time in a decade
- Focus on coalition governance and policy implementation across diverse political alliance representing multiple regional interests
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