How do political parties shape public opinion ? Explain.
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Surely political parties shape public opinions as *if they make development of roads,electricity etc. a major point to discuss on then these issues will become more important to people.*Also, if they will make corruption or employment a major issue then these factors will become more important to people and people will forget about roads, electricity and other major issues. Hence, they influence public opinion. Along with this they have a number of supporters and followers all over the country who help them a lot in these processes.
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Role of political parties in shaping public opinion as: i They raise and highlight issues. ii They form pressure groups as an extension. iii They launch movement for the resolution of problems faced by the people. iv They have lakhs of members and activists.