How has the Indian polity changed since Independence

Discuss the evolution of the political system in India since its independence.
Since India's independence in 1947, its political system has undergone significant changes. Some major developments are:
  • Adoption of the Constitution in 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic, and republican state.
  • The emergence of the Indian National Congress as a dominant political force in the first few decades after independence.
  • Introduction of the two-party system with the formation of the Janata Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
  • Implementation of the Mandal Commission report in 1990, which gave reservations to other backward castes in government jobs and educational institutions.
  • The liberalization policy of 1991, which opened up the Indian economy to foreign investment and reduced the role of the public sector in certain industries.
  • The rise of regional parties and coalition governments at the state and national levels in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, which replaced multiple indirect taxes and created a unified market throughout the country.
Despite these changes, India's political system remains complex and multifaceted. The country continues to grapple with issues related to corruption, communalism, and economic inequality.
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