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MEDHA ANANDAIR 13· 2023

Question 6GS2GS2

Pressure groups and political parties are inherently similar in their objective to democratise the political process. However, in recent times, there have been subtle changes. Situate in 'Pressure groups and Political parties' → both raise demands. What aspect can unite various candidates groups demands are taken to policy corridor.

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Introduction

Pressure groups by definition are those associations which influence policy making without aspiring to join power. But lately things have changed.

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Main Body

Similarity in Pressure groups and Political partiesboth raise demands: ensure effective policy making influenceto ensure various candidates groups demands are taken to policy corridor. Pressure groups trying to become political parties as -: (1) Want of power - JP movement led to formation of Janata party (2) Enhanced mobilization - India against Corruption led to Aam Aadmi Party formation.

Factors encouraging this transformation: (1) More chances of mobility - Use of Social Media increased popular support. Ex - Haryana CM housing Bigg Boss winner Bhojpu Vadar. (2) Change required - Arvind Kejriwal entered into active politics as he thought he will have to change system. (3) Democratized Democracy - Dynasty politics have become a thing of the past. (4) Resource mobilization - Ex - farmer mobilization gave leaders like Choudhary Charanjit Singh and Tikait. (5) Ideology - Presence of ideology makes it easier to enter parties. Ex - Swara Bharata entering SP. (6) Band of supporters - make it ideal to transform into a party. Thus, this recent shift highlights how democracy has decentralized in India entering other participation.

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Conclusion

Thus, this recent shift highlights how democracy has decentralized in India entering other participation.

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Diagram

Diagram showing relationship between Pressure Groups and Political Parties, with arrows indicating how both raise demands and influence policy making

Topper

MEDHA ANAND

AIR 132023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Pressure Groups and Associations

Role of Pressure Groups in Democracy

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218

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analytical

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