It always existed at the village level. Gandhiji appropriated this co ncept in his call for use of swadeshi goods during the non-cooperation mo vement. During this discussion we are led to believe that the electorate favours regional parties resulting in hung parliaments an d coalition governments. But coalition governments do not usually last t heir full term of five years as seen in the past. The electorate may not like elections again in a very short duration.
Coalitions are more answerable to regional nece ssities.
Governments with big majorities in the past have ignored the popular the mandate. Mor eover, each group in the coalition acts as a check to others from acting only for their own self interests. Thus there is a balance of power and w e get a cleaner, more responsible government. Hence coalitions may still be preferred. Click here for more information.