Beware the nudge effect in Indian federalism | Long Story Capsule

The centre is trying to get the 15th Finance Commi... moreThe centre is trying to get the 15th Finance Commission to give it a larger share of taxes from the divisible pool. The Union seeks a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security, currently in the Union list. This raises further uneasiness for those who cherish the values of cooperative federalism.