Describe the role of Political Parties in India

• Political Parties (C10)

Describe the role of Political Parties in India.

Role of Political Parties:

1. Parties contest election.

2. Parties put forward different policies and programmes.

3. Parties form and run the govt.

4. Parties that lose in the election play the role of opposition.

5. Parties shape public opinion.

6. Parties provide people access to govt. Machinery and welfare schemes.