can you think and write about a situation in the parliament in which there is no apposition? How will it strengthen or weaken democracy?
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Before I jump into the answer to this hypothetical question, I must say that this happening is almost out of the bounds of possibility. This is what wet dreams of leaders of national political parties look like. Why do I say this is almost out of the realms of possibility? Well history seems to say so. Even in the most emotionally charged election in 1984, after the assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Indian National Congress only won 404 seats out of 514. That meant that 110 seats went to other parties, few of whom were really allies. For instance, the two Southern Parties which won significant number of seats (the Telugu Desam in Andhra Pradesh and the two Dravidian parties in Tamilnadu), were definitely not Congress allies.
So what will happen when there is no opposition in Parliament.
The principle of democratic checks and balances would be under threat. Chances of power going to the head of the leader of that political party or coalition would increase. As Lord Acton put it "Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men"
The government in power will try to push through all legislation that fits their ideology. There would be no one to ask questions, in Parliament.
Political parties not in government and civil society organisations would have to go back to the basics and raise support amongst the people of this country. This would be critical if they were to act as watchdogs for democracy. The media would also have to be alert. If they fail to do so, the country would be doomed to a authoritarian rule with almost no recourse to change. If any of readers fancy this state of affairs because you feel that it will be 'your' government in power, I would urge you to please read the discussions on these two questions on Quora (1) What are the characteristics of a "police state"? and (2) What is it like to live in a country with a dictator? If not satisfied, talk to someone who has the experience of living in an autocratic state. Better still talk to someone living in a totalitarian State. Then think of whether this is what you want.
Finally, the political system in the country will change. An experience like this always changes things. New actors, new forces will emerge. This may take time, but it will happen.
Ultimately though, I have no doubt that India, the political entity, will survive even this period.
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