How do pressure groups and social movements operate as instruments of political influence within the Indian democratic framework, and what are the broader institutional, policy, and normative implications of their engagement with state structures and decision-making processes?

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The Role of Pressure Groups and Social Movements in Indian Democracy: Mechanisms of Influence and Institutional Implications Introduction Within the constitutional framework of Indian democracy, the functioning of pressure groups and social movements constitutes a vital dimension of popular political engagement outside formal electoral mechanisms. These non-party actors, though extrinsic to institutional power, exert significant … Continue reading How do pressure groups and social movements operate as instruments of political influence within the Indian democratic framework, and what are the broader institutional, policy, and normative implications of their engagement with state structures and decision-making processes?