Pressure groups and political parties are inherently similar in their objective to democratise the political process, however, more and more pressure groups today aspire to transform into political parties. Elaborate and highlight the factors that are encouraging this transformation.

Pressure Groups are informal organisations on groups of people that have a common goal and seek to apply pressure to authority leaders to reach or attain goals. Characteristics of Pressure Groups with Political Parties: 1. Platform for voices: Both seek to draw together people from certain sectors to demand their rights as part of an open and vibrant democracy. 2. Both use public opinion and strength of numbers to garner support and encourage change. However, more pressure groups are now turning into political parties.

Factors for Transformation: 1. Political party status allows for formalization of the organization - creating better management and labour division. 2. Recognition through Election Commission allows for fund transfers through electoral bonds - gives the party leverage of finances. 3. Opportunity to participate directly in the democratic field of legislation as opposed to lobbying indirect. 4. Greater recognition and popular support: Pressure groups are not considered a part of the political landscape in the eyes of voters. 5. (Annotated movement -> Aam Aadmi Party under in-passed) Thus, pressure groups are becoming political parties as it offers a straight dive into democracy.