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Here are two cartoons showing the relationship between Centre and State. Shouldthe state go to the Centre with a begging bowl? How can the leader of a coalition keep the partners of the government satisfied?10.
(i) No, the state should not go to the Centre with a begging bowl.
(ii)The leader of a coalition can keep the partners of the government satisfied by sharing the power then and working on a “Common minimum programmes” prepared with the consent of all coalition partners.