how do pressure groups and movements strengthen democracy? Explain
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Pressure groups and Movements, are a necessity in any country. In their absence, whatever form of government a country may have, it will slowly move towards a kind of dictatorship. It will become a one-man rule or a one-party rule, with no organisation or Movement to question it, or engage in debates over critical topics and laws.
Pressure groups and Movements help to maintain a healthy balance in a democracy, by keeping check on policies and laws.
Examples of pressure groups/Movements in India are the Trade Unions such as BMS, CITU, HMS, INTUC, AITUC etc., business associations such as FICCI, agricultural organisations such as AIKS, BKU etc.
(a) It reminds the government of the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens.
(b) Put pressure on the rulers for the unhealthy activities.
(c) It performs a useful role in countering the undue influence of the rich and powerful people.
(d) One single group cannot achieve dominance over society.
(e) The government gets to hear about what different sections of the population want.
(f) This leads to a rough balance of power and accommodation of conflicting interests.
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