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This chapter analyzes the fragmentation of the Indian party system from 1952 to 2009, highlighting the shift from a dominant Congress party to a more fragmented national party landscape. It discusses the effective number of parties in Lok Sabha elections, noting a trend towards fragmentation since 1989 while state-level party systems have become more bipartisan. The chapter also explores the implications of electoral rules and social cleavages on party formation and voter behavior in India.
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- alkay3986
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