Pressure Groups in India: Agents of Influence in Governance, Policy, and Representation The study of pressure groups occupies a central place in political sociology and democratic theory, particularly in pluralist frameworks where the state is seen as an arena of contestation among competing social forces. In the Indian context, where democracy functions amidst deep socio-economic … Continue reading What are the major pressure groups within the Indian political system, and in what ways do they influence the processes of governance, policy formulation, and democratic representation, thereby shaping the dynamics of power, interest articulation, and political accountability in contemporary India?