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23 Pressure Groups - UPSC
23 Pressure Groups - UPSC
23 Pressure Groups - UPSC
Pressure Groups
by LotusAriseNovember 27, 20220 Comments
A pressure group can be described as an organised group that does not put up candidates for
election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation. They can also be described
as ‘interest groups” or “vested groups“.
It includes churches and charities, businesses and trade associations, trade unions and
professional associations, think tanks of various complexions etc.
Trade Unions
Trade unions cater to the demand of workers and labours of the industries. Alternatively, they are
also known as labour groups. In India, different trade unions represent different political parties.
Examples- The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), All India Trade Union Congress
(Communist Party of India).
Agrarian Groups
These groups represent the farmer community of India and works for their well-being.
Example- Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, Hind Kisan Panchayat (control of socialist).
Professional Association
Such association, raise the concern of working professional in India ranging from lawyers and
doctors, journalists and teachers. Examples include Association of Engineers, Bar Council of
India (BCI), and Dental Council of India.
Tribal Organisation
Tribal in India are prominent in Central India and North East India, and are also active in Central
Indian Tribal belt and in north east India. These organisations include National Socialist Council
of Nagaland, All-India Jharkhand, and Tribal Sangh of Assam.
Linguistic Groups
There are 22 scheduled languages in India. However, there have been many groups and
movements working for the welfare of languages in India. For example- Hindi Sahitya Sammelan
and Tamil Sangh etc.
Anomic Groups
Anomic pressure groups refer to those spontaneous groups which are formed with a collective
response through riots, demonstrations , etc.
Pressure Group, refers to the interest group that Political Party alludes to an organizatio
Meaning attempts to influence the government policy, for that focuses on the acquisition and ret
a definite objective. power through collective efforts.
Entity It is informal, conceited and unrecognized entity. It is formal, open and a recognized en
Only persons of similar set of values, beliefs and People with similar political ideology c
Membership
status can join pressure group. members.
They do not contest elections; they only support They contest elections and participate
Elections
political parties. campaign.
Accountability They are not accountable to people. They are accountable to people.
Conclusion
In a democratic nation like India, Pressure groups provide an informal means to meet and
serve needs of different classes and sections of society. However, pursuit of illogical and
unnecessary demands should not override affirmative action to ensure a vibrant and
inclusive polity.