discuss the role of pressure group in the electoral politics of india?
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The capacity of pressure groups is determined by leadership, organizational abilities, mass media, economic power base, and mobilization techniques. Beside this, they use lobbying method, strike, bandh, demonstration, funding political parties, party platform, etc. Even though the role of pressure group is indirect, it facilitates many vital activities in administration. The various roles of pressure groups is as follows-
Role in legislature – Pressure group tries to introduce their chosen person into the legislature. They help political parties on the eve of an election and prepares election manifesto.
Role in executive – Pressure group tries to fill high executive posts with men of their own choice i.e. selection of cabinet, distribution of portfolios and P.M selection due to the prevalence of collation government. And henceforth influences policy implementation process.
Role in Bureaucracy – Bureaucrats are politically neutral and hence pressure group tries to oblige them by putting good remarks that protect their interests. Bureaucrats have long tenure and so they are in contact with them to oblige.
Role in judiciary – appointment of judges in political affairs and here pressure groups play important role in that high judicial offices are occupied by them.