Maharashtra has seen party splits, new factions and shifting alliances. Why does the state produce such complicated coalition politics? Darshikam examines the political incentives, voter behaviour and evidence behind the question.

If BJP and Congress are the two biggest national parties, why do they keep negotiating with smaller regional players? Because India’s electoral map makes alliances mathematically important. Darshikam examines the political incentives, voter behaviour and evidence behind the question.