The article discusses how India's federal system has evolved over time, blending liberal principles, conservative traditions, and socialist ideologies. It explores the challenges of building a unified nation within a federal structure, addressing issues of ethnicity and state formation. The role of the Prime Minister and the Supreme Court in shaping federalism is examined, along with the impact of globalization on India's federal system. The study highlights the need for a more federalized parliamentary system and the importance of intergovernmental agencies in maintaining a balanced federal structure.