Coalition Government - ಮೈತ್ರಿ/ ಸಮ್ಮಿಶ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರ | UPSC POLITY NOTES

Coalition Government - ಮೈತ್ರಿ/ ಸಮ್ಮಿಶ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರ | UPSC POLITY NOTES

Coalition Government — UPSC POLITY NOTES 1. Meaning of Coalition The word coalition comes from the Latin word “coalitio” , which means “to grow together” or “to unite” . Simple meaning in politics A coalition government is formed when: Two or more political parties join together To form a government Based on a common agreed programme or agenda Very Simple Example Imagine a Parliament with 543 seats . To form government a party needs 272 seats (majority) . Election result: Party Seats Party A 180 Party B 60 Party C 40 Party D 30 No party has 272 seats . So: Party A + Party B + Party C join together. Total seats: 180 + 60 + 40 = 280 Now they form a Coalition Government . 2. When do Coalition Governments happen? Coalitions usually happen when: No single political party gets majority in Parliament. Then: Several parties combine their seats to form a majority. Example from India 1999 election: BJP formed government with several parties . This coalition was called NDA (National Democratic Alliance) . Similarly: UPA government (Congress…