Question

Explain the democracy of policy adopted by the government of India which made it successful federalism

Answer 1

a. The success of a federal regime in India  can be attributed to many factors.
b. Besides political, power sharing arrangements between the centre and the states other factors /policies that are equally important to keep federal structure intact.
c. There is a clear separation of power between the centre and the states, by virtue of a written constitution.
d.. The powers are divided between the centre and the state, there is a union list on which centre can legislate, there is a state list on which state can make laws and then concurrent list where both the centre and the states can make laws. 
e. We have a Bicameral legislature that is the Union Parliament consists of two house one representing the country and the other representing the interests of constituent states. 
f. Independent Judiciary to decide the cases between the centre and the states and has the power to interpret the constitution  . It has from time to time resolved cases between the centre and the states.
g. Like economic factors,  distribution of resources, financial autonomy to the regions , states have their own areas on which they can levy taxes.
h. The  political leadership of our country from time to time has responded  to the conflicting claims by striking a balance between warring groups. We may give example of linguistic reorganisation of states, even creation of Telengana can be seen in this context.
i. The coalition government has also  redefined federal structure with increased role of regional parties at the centre.
j.  We may also give example of our language policy,The country in order to maintain its unity intact, has followed a unique language policy, to present the possible disintegration of the country and has given due recognition to varied languages.The constitution makers  adopted English as the link language, to be used for official purposes, so as to appease the non hindi speaking states.