Interest Groups and Pressure Groups: Conceptual Distinctions and Their Efficacy in Indian Democracy The study of political representation beyond electoral politics necessitates a closer examination of interest groups and pressure groups, which function as intermediaries between the state and society. While often used interchangeably, the two concepts differ in origin, scope, structure, and modes of … Continue reading What are the conceptual distinctions between interest groups and pressure groups, and to what extent do pressure groups in India effectively represent and advance the interests of their constituencies within the country’s democratic and institutional frameworks?