हाल के वर्षों में, नागरिक समाज द्वारा सोशल मीडिया और डिजिटल नागरिकता का उपयोग दबाव राजनीति के एक शक्तिशाली रूप के रूप में उभरा है। इसके नीति-निर्माण और लोकतांत्रिक जवाबदेही पर इसके प्रभाव की परीक्षा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) In recent years, use of social media and digital mobilisation by civil society has emerged as a powerful form of pressure politics. Examine its impact on policymaking and democratic accountability. (Answer in 150 words)

Democracy is not just about voting - but also voting a pressure groups and civil society took as 'amplifiers of voice' - new seen in digital space as well.

Digital mobilization/ media activism

Impact on Policy making

grievance from QR code,

Democratic accountability

Incrase participation (JAN, APOLAN) – Read citizen charter (income tax) (PARAM platform)

Yet unlike western democracies, we do not have circulated law to regulate digital space.

Need for a social media regulation bill, 2025 to streamline civil society.