Federal Parliamentary Republic
India is a federal republic governed through a parliamentary system, with power shared between the national government and 28 states.
28 States + 8 Union Territories
The country consists of 28 states and 8 union territories, each with varying degrees of self-governance.
Bicameral Parliament
India’s Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, directly elected, and the Rajya Sabha, representing the states.
First-Past-the-Post Elections
India’s Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, directly elected, and the Rajya Sabha, representing the states.