International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Regional Parties and India Politics: An Analysis

India, with its diverse cultures, languages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds, has a multifaceted political landscape. The federal structure of the Indian state, as stated in the Constitution, promotes the emergence of regional political dynamics that often intersect with national politics. Indian regional politics is characterised by its diversity, complexity, and dynamism. Regional parties, which represent the interests of individual states or linguistic regions, play an important role in determining governance and national politics. Many regional parties play important roles in Indian politics, representing the aspirations and interests of individual states or linguistic regions. Regional parties consistently assume pivotal positions in national coalition governments, utilising their support to exert influence over policy decisions at the central level. In addition, they advocate for state-specific matters, influencing policy agendas at both the state and national levels. National political parties frequently form alliances with regional parties in order to secure electoral benefits, resulting in the formation of composite political realignments. Hence, this study seeks to analyse the responsible factors behind the emergence of regional political parties in India. Furthermore, it emphasises the significance of regional parties in the realm of electoral politics, both at the national and state levels.