Identify the major changes in the party system during the second phase of independence?

What were the developments that weakened the inclusive nature of the Indian polity? How is the ability to accommodate different communities and regional aspirations changing?

Study the newspapers and magazines to identify at least one example each of moderation in policies due to the coalition and how do different political parties in coalition emphasize their regional demands?

In order to form governments, it becomes necessary for political parties to attract people from different sections of society. How did different political parties realize these objectives in the second phase after independence?

Match the following:

i. Economic liberalization a) restriction in foreign import tax

ii. Arbitrary dismissal b) of state governments by central

government

iii. Ethnic cleansing c) towards people who are different

from themselves

iv) Federal principle d) greater autonomy for state

governments

How do different types of regional aspirations draw from cultural and economic dimensions?

What are the major economic policies of various governments at the Centre and the state discussed in this and the previous chapters? How are they similar or different?

Identify the major changes in the party system during the second phase of independence?

How did regional aspirations lead to the formation of regional parties? Compare the differences and similarities between the two different phases.

In the first half of the period after independence, there was a lot of importance given to planned development. In the later part, the emphasis was given to liberalization. Discuss and find out how does it reflects political ideals?