Politics & Government Guide · IndiaPolitics & Government Guide in India
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
India operates as a federal parliamentary republic with President Droupadi Murmu as head of state and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading a BJP-led coalition government since the 2024 elections. The bicameral Parliament reflects a competitive political landscape, with the BJP holding the most seats but requiring allies. Key challenges include executive dominance, coalition dynamics, and policy reforms in defence and energy.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Federal parliamentary republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system with common law influences
Head of State
President Droupadi Murmu(since 2022)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi(Bharatiya Janata Party)since 2014
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderate
World Bank (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
Center-left
Voting Rights
All Indian citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in national, state, and local elections. Non-citizens do not have voting rights.
Recent Developments
- In May 2024, BJP formed a coalition government after securing 240 seats in Lok Sabha elections, relying on NDA allies for majority.
- Focus on defence reforms and indigenisation as policy priorities for the new government in 2024.
- Calls for consolidating energy and environment ministries into a single body to streamline policy.
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