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Introduction: Economy of India: India's diverse economy in based on some conventional methods like the traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and other wide range of services. The overall economic growth of India is not as proportional to the labour efforts that are put in. The various services that are provided by the country are the basic foundation of economic growth. A major portion of the population is involved in the agricultural sector. Due to the indulgence of a major percentage of the population in the agricultural and rural industries like the cottage industries, the government is trying to increase the basic and essential infrastructure that is used in the development of the rural life and the increase in overall standard of living in these regions. The government of India has reduced controls and taxes on foreign trade and investment for the betterment of the people. The difference between the economy and politics of India is minute but definitely has the attention of people all over the country. Politics in India: India is one of the largest democratic countries in the world. India provides the biggest number of provisions to the people of this country. These provisions include franchise rights and the largest number of political parties. The percentage of the population that votes for the periodical elections was high previously but has depleted in recent times. Elections are held at different strata. The two important governments that are formed after the elections are the national level elections and the state level elections. The National government is established after the national elections while the state government is established after the state elections. There are various other elections that are held at city, town and village level. The economy and politics of India have interested people all over the world. Political issues and disputes: There exist different political issues in Indian politics, which are at national level or at the regional level. Some communities demand more rights for their communities, which can be classified as economical and social rights. Some communities in particular regions ask for autonomous status while some ask for independent state itself. Even after facing so many political problems, India still survives as a democratic state. The main office holders are President, Vice-president and the Prime minister. The various political parties that exist in democratic India can be categorized as National Democratic Alliance, United Progressive Alliance, Left front and others.
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