Question

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 leader of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied?

Answer 1

1. No, state should not go to the Centre with a begging bowl.
2. The leader of a coalition can keep the government’s partners satisfied by sharing authority and working on “Common Minimum Programmes” prepared with the permission of all coalition partners.