Synopsis The Political System of India constitutes one of the core papers of Political Science in the various Indian Universities, as it examines and analyses the system of government and administration existing in India. The government and administration of India, present hurdlesome and insurmountable problems, both for the people and the administrators and in their meaningful solution lies the stability and the viability of the various institutions and the ultimate development of the country. India has basically followed the British Parliamentary Model and most of the institutions associated with such a system have been adopted. India has a federal system and the nature of its dual polity, written constitution and judicial supremacy, provide special dimensions to the political system. Keeping in view the changes in the study of the subject topics like Prressure Groups, Political Parties, Factional Politics and the Politics of casteism, regionalism, linguism and communalism have been discussed. The controversy over Centre-State relations have caused great tension for the political system. Critical reflections are made on this aspect as Federalism in India is on the anvil. This book is meant for students who seek a meaningful introduction to the governmental system and the political process in India.