Question 2: Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?
Answer:
The relationship between pressure groups and political parties can have different forms. It may be a direct or indirect relationship as given below :
Formation of pressure groups by leaders which are led by them: Pressure groups are usually formed and led by politicians and political parties. For example, most trade unions and students’ organizations in India are either settled or associated to one or other major political party. Examples are NSUI, ABVP. Formation of political parties out of movements: Political parties sometimes grow out of movements i.e. like DMK and AIADMK. Asom Gana Parishad was formed after the Aasam movement led by students against the foreigners ended. Indirect relation: Sometimes political parties take positions that are opposite to each other. But they stay in contact with each other. Most of the movement groups leads to the formation of new leadership of political parties. For example, student leaders of Delhi University join politics for long time.
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