Srushti Jayant DeshmukhAIR 5 · CSE 2018 · 172 wordsTheir whole copy
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Political Institutions are the arms of Governance that work for smooth working of political and economic system in country.
But their failure i.e Corrupt practices, policy capture by elites, delay in public service delivery etc creates tension, inconvenience and disruption.
Here, Pressure Groups- as mobilisation outside the govt to influence govt policies and represent interest of poor-deprived sections - take over role of support. In order to fill these deficits, the Pressure groups take birth.
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In order to fill these deficits, the Pressure groups take birth.
→ They spread awareness to people about their rights and services, entitlements.
→ They educate people on policy issues. Eg FICCI spreads concerns about economic reforms; Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan spread awareness about Triple Talaq injustice to women.
→ They articulate the views of poor marginalised. Eg the tribals and present before govt. in displacement issues and rehabilitation.
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It is evident that pressure groups not only take birth after failure but also play a proactive role in society. Thus they also prevent in one way, the failure of Institution and act as linkage between govt and citizens.