14TH JPSC MAINS - Critically evaluate the role of the Indian Prime Minister during the coalition era.
The role of the Indian Prime Minister in the era of coalition governments, particularly since the late 1980s, has been a complex and evolving one. Coalition politics in India emerged as a dominant feature after the decline of single-party dominance by the Congress Party, leading to multi-party governments that require negotiation, compromise, and consensus-building. Below is a critical evaluation of the Prime Minister's role in this context, analyzing their powers, challenges, and influence, while considering both strengths and limitations. 8PM 14TH JPSC MAINS ANSWER WRITING PRACTICE GROUP HINDI AND ENGLISH MEDIUM JOIN US - +919608166520 1. Role as a Leader of the Coalition Strengths : Chief Negotiator and Consensus-Builder : In a coalition government, the Prime Minister must act as the fulcrum, balancing the interests of diverse coalition partners with differing ideologies and regional priorities. For example, Prime Ministers like P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1...