India's experience of the last 30 years demonstrates several advantages of the present multi-party system. After 1989, India witnessed the emergence of a multi-party system where no single party secured a clear majority in Lok Sabha elections till 2014. This initiated an era of coalition governments at the Centre.

A major advantage has been the acceptance of State level parties in governance of the country. The distinction between State level and national level parties is fast becoming less important. State level parties have shared power at the national level and played a central role in the country's politics.

The present party system has ensured better representation of diverse interests. Political parties have shown willingness to ensure that OBCs get adequate share of power. This has strengthened social equality in Indian democracy.

Another advantage is the emphasis on pragmatic considerations rather than ideological positions. Coalition politics has shifted the focus from ideological differences to power sharing arrangements. For instance, most parties of the NDA did not agree with the 'Hindutva' ideology of the BJP, yet they came together to form a government and remained in power for a full term.

Thus, the multi-party system has enabled accommodation of diverse interests and stable governance through coalition arrangements.