Abstract

This Article examines the recent trends in Indian Federalism. The Government of India Act 1935 introduced Federalism in India. The feature of Federalism is that of the large country population area and Cultural diversity. Federalism in India is a debatable issue until now. A Federal theorist, K.C. Wheare, has argued that the nature of the Indian Constitution is Quasi-federal due to the Dominance of Union power over the State. Since the Indian Federation consists of both Federal and Unitary features, it can also be phrased as “Federation Sui generis” which means “federation of its kind”. The federal system has been transformed nowadays. The Centre though dominant, the States are also learning from each other and developing. The core objectives of Indian federalism are unity in diversity, devolution in authority, and decentralization in administration. Through federalism, the State pursues the goal of common welfare amid wide diversity in socio-cultural, economic spheres. Some recent trends, such as GST, show more development of Federalism in India. The state leaders, on account of re-election, are now performing their duties with the full motive of developing India. Social media is in top condition, which voices out the state activities loud.

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