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The States Plead for More Powers

Perils of Running a Coalition Government

Here are two cartoons showing the relationship between Centre and States. Should the state go to the centre with a begging bowl? How can the leaders of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied?

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Answer:

Yes, the state should go to the centre not with a begging bowl, not for more powers but for some privileges and financial preferences and security. The leader of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied by giving some or other powers and privileges to every partner according to the proportions of their participation in the government.