What is Indian politics all about?

India is a parliamentary democratic republic in which the president of India is the head of state and the prime minister of India is the head of government. India follows the dual polity system, i.e. federal in nature, that consists of the central authority at the centre and states at the periphery.

What kind of political system does India have?

Parliamentary system
Federal republicParliamentary republicConstitutional republic
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Who is the first opposition leader of India?

Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

No.	Name	Party
1	Ram Subhag Singh	Indian National Congress (O)
–	Vacant	No official opposition
2	Yashwantrao Chavan	Indian National Congress

What is it like to be in Indian politics?

Indian politics is often described as being feisty, vibrant, colourful, controversial, debatable, provocative, all of that and more. It all depends on which side of the spectrum you stand and there is a perspective, always.

Is Indian politics and democracy still relevant?

After all, after 68 years since Independence, Indian politics and democracy is alive and vibrant. It becomes even more relevant when we take into account the sheer geographical size of the country and diversity of its people, culture, religion and lifestyle.

What are the most worrying aspects of Indian politics?

Another worrying aspect of the Indian politics is the two-faced stance that the parties employ on every issue. When the UPA-II government first proposed the bill for FDI, the BJP and its partners were amongst the most vehement decriers of the move.

Is India really a developed country?

Despite all the posturing and chest thumping that Indians tend to indulge in, the truth remains that India is a long way off from becoming a developed country. In fact, even almost 70 years after our independence, this magnificent amalgamation of paradoxes that we call our nation still struggles to provide for the basic needs to its citizens.