Differentiate between political parties and pressure groups, and examine the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal as pressure groups within the Indian political system.

Political Parties, Pressure Groups, and the Role of RSS and Bajrang Dal in the Indian Political System The study of political mobilization and institutional pluralism requires a clear conceptual differentiation between political parties and pressure groups, and an analysis of their respective functions in a democratic polity. Political parties are integral to electoral democracy, seeking … Continue reading Differentiate between political parties and pressure groups, and examine the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal as pressure groups within the Indian political system.