Question

Disadvantage of politics

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) National interests are harmed by the selfish propaganda of the Parties:

Every party carries on a vigorous propaganda in its favor and against other parties. It poisons the political atmosphere of the country. Secondly, each party cares more for itself than for the country. Thus it proves harmful for the country.

(2) Party-system creates factionalism:

Party system creates factionalism in the country. Dr. Gilchrist says, “Party-system tends to make the political life of a country machine-like or artificial. The party in opposition or as it is sometimes called the Outs, is always antagonistic to the party in power or the Ins. President Washington referring to the drawbacks of the party-system said, ‘It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies, false alarms, kindles the animosities of one party against another, foments occasionally riots and insurrection”.

(3) Political Parties crush individuality:

Each party expects the people to follow it blindly. It does not allow even its own workers to criticize it for its shortcomings. It crushes their individuality and their development is hindered.

(4) Wrong education of the people:

The critics of the party-system say that the people do not get education in this system. On the contrary, many misunderstandings are created among the people. The political parties try to get votes by false promises and propaganda, undue pressure and cheap tactics.

(5) Parties spread corruption:

During elections parties distribute money among the electorate and use many cheap tactics to secure votes. The persons who enjoy a special influence on the voters help in securing sufficient votes. The candidates make many promises and offer numerous temptations. After winning the election, the candidates benefit their supporters in many ways. The ruling party sometimes offer high posts to such persons. It spreads corruption in the whole society.