India's Federalism

The PM's remarks on the inefficacies posed by the multi-party model of Government at the centre, and the resultant detriments Indian federalism has had to endure, might initially appear to be a harsh rebuke of the true essence of democratic ethos and values. A fairer, holistic and neutral analysis of his comments made at an International Conference would reveal that there is merit and worth in the PM's misgivings and frustrations at the lack of progress being made in advancing and securing India's vital interests on all fronts, due to the parochialism of regional parties, which are solely bothered about furthering their local objectives, in complete disregard of the consequences of their rigidity and chauvinism to their country's wider wellbeing and credibility. It does risk the effectualness and the integrity of India's federalism and creates conducive conditions for the stagnation of India's growth, importance and prosperity. Indian citizenry must vote in a single national party to power with a decisive mandate to prevent the bickering that is an integral feature of fractious coalition governments.