How has the Indian polity evolved since its Independence
Analyze the evolution of Indian polity over the years and discuss the key milestones in the history of Indian political system.
- Adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950 that established India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, and republican country.
- The First General Elections in 1952 that marked the beginning of a democratic era in India.
- Introduction of the Panchayati Raj System in the 1950s to decentralize power to the grassroots level.
- Reorganization of States based on linguistic lines in 1956 to ensure better governance and administration.
- Abolition of the Zamindari System in the 1950s to remove the feudal system that existed in the country.
- Emergency Rule imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975 that suspended civil liberties and provided more power to the government.
- Introduction of the Mandal Commission Report in 1990 to ensure social justice and affirmative action for the backward castes and minorities.
- Implementation of the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution in 1992 that gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies.
- Formation of a coalition government at the center in 1996 that marked the beginning of a new era of coalition politics in India.
- Introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2005 that gave citizens the right to access information held by public authorities.
- Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017 that marked a significant shift in India's taxation system.
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