India is now governed by a strong Modi-led majority party. A peaceful
transference of power in terms of parties and structure as a consequence of
India's 16th national election highlights a notable degree of political
maturity. The replacement of the Congress-led coalition after 10 years with a
Bharatiya Janata Party clear majority is one obvious result of what can be
considered a historic election. As a consequence of the 2014 elections, the
emergence of a strong leader and a strong party coupled with continuing
regionalism may provide a version of the state-nation system. It remains to be
seen to what extent the new political structure coupled with