coalition
English meaning: Coalition
English Definition
(English)A coalition government is formed when multiple political parties cooperate to achieve a parliamentary majority. Coalition politics requires consensus-building, compromise, and power-sharing. India's National Front (1989), United Front (1996), NDA, and UPA governments were all coalitions, each with distinct dynamics, stability challenges, and policy implications.
English Definition
A temporary alliance of political parties or groups for combined action, typically to form a government when no single party wins a majority. India saw the era of coalition politics from 1989-2014, with multiple parties sharing power in unstable alliances.
Example
“The UPA coalition government (2004-2014) included Congress and numerous regional parties, requiring constant negotiation to maintain stability.”
In English: “The UPA coalition required Congress to negotiate constantly with regional allies.”
Synonyms
- alliance
- partnership
- bloc
- pact
Antonyms / Opposites
- single-party government
- majority government
Literary Heritage
“O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.”
“O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.”
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