HPAS/ N.T. Allied Mains 2022-23 Answer Writing Challenge: Model Answer

Question: We have seen dominance of regional parties in many states of India, but in Himachal Pradesh, there is domination of only national parties.  Write briefly about possible reasons behind it.  (4 Marks, 60 Words)

Answer: 

Politics in Himachal Pradesh broadly has been bipolar for about 40 years with the Congress and the BJP being the chief contenders. Reasons behind domination of two-party system:

a)  Historical: In old Himachal there is domination of Congress party (due to Praja Mandal merging with Congress) and in new Himachal, BJP is in the dominating position (due to influence of Jan Sangh in Punjab Hill states)

b)  Political: There is very smaller number of legislative assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh which is responsible for non- development of strong third front as we have seen in U.P or Bihar.

c)  Social: Homogeneous society.