Political parties

Political Parties PPT for class 10th Haryana Board/CBSE

1. Political Parties Class 10 th By Raj Kumar Arya Lecturer In History Govt. Model Senior Secondary School Sector 20 Panchkula

2. Political Parties You read Political parties in class 9 th -there role in the- Rise of democracies, formation of constitutional designs, electoral politics, making and working of governments. In 10 th you have read political parties as vehicles of federal power sharing and negotiators of social divisions in the arena of democratic politics.

3. Let us find the answers of some common questions.

4. Political Party

5. Components of a Party The Leaders The active members The followers

6. Functions of Political parties Contest elections Put forward different policies and programmes Make laws Form and run govts Role of opposition Shape public opinion Provide access to govt machinery and welfare schemes

7. Necessity of Political parties We can understand the necessity of political parties by imagining a situation without parties. Elected representatives will be responsible for their constituencies but not for the country. As societies become large and complex they need some agencies to gather different views on various issues and present them to the government. A mechanism is required to support or restrain the govt. make policies, justify of oppose them.

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10. How many parties should we have? In India any group of citizens can form a party. More than 750 parties in India. Only a few are serious for contesting elections. One party system in China-not democratic as no competition. Two party system in UK and USA

11. Multi party/ Coalition Multi party system in India. When several parties join hands for contesting elections, it is called an alliance or a front in 2004 NDA, UPA and Left parties were in the fray. A messy system. But variety of opinions and interests enjoy representation in the govt.

12. Which system is better?-not a clear cut answer. Party system is not something that any country can choose. It evolves over a long time-depending on the nature of society, history of politics and system of elections. In Indian complex sysetm one or two parties can not easily absorb the interests of all.

13. Participation in political parties Over the last three decades-those who report to be the members of political parties have increased-this number is higher than advanced countries like Canada, Japan, Spain and South Korea. Those w ho feel close to a political party-increased.

14. National Political Parties Parties present in one of the federal units. Parties present in several or all federal units-follow same plans and strategy decided at the national level.

15. Indian National Congress INC- Founded in 1885, dominant role in Indian politics since 1947. Remained in power till 1977 1980-1989, after 1989 support declined UPA formation and remained in power 2004-2014 Defeated badly in 2014

16. BJP Founded in 1980, reviving the Bhartiya Jana Sangh. Cultural nationalism, territorial and political integration of J&K. Uniform civil code for all in India. Earlier was stronger in urban areas and north India but now strong in all India. Increased base after 1990 and came to power in 1998 and lost power in 2004.

17. BSP Formed in 1984 by Kashi Ram. Wants power for Bahujan Samaj ( Dalits , adivasis , OBCs and minorities) Draws inspiration from BR Ambedkar , Jyotiba Phule , Shahu Maharaj , Periyar Ramaswami Naicker . Formed govt in UP several times. Shows its presence in MP, UK, Delhi and Punjab etc. In 2004 elections secured 19 Loksabha Seats. In 2014 –no seat.

18. Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) Founded in 1964 Believes in Marxism and Leninism. Supports socialism, secularism and democracy and opposed imperialism and communalism. Has strong support in WB, Kerala and Tripura. Remained in power for 30 years in WB, 2004-43 Loksabha seats. Support in WB , Kerala and Punjab, Andhra and Tamilnadu . Declining party.

19. NCP Formed in 1999 following a split in Congress Party. Major party in Maharashtra, presence in Meghalaya, Manipur and Assam support UPA.

20. CPI Formed in 1925. Believes in Marxism and Leninism. Supports socialism, secularism and democracy and opposed imperialism and communalism. Became weak after split in party in1964.

21. State Parties Samajwadi Party, INLD, HJC,RJD etc have their base in the states and presence in other states also. NDA and UPA formed govts with the help of these regional parties. An era of coalition saeem to be ended with the coming of MODI –BJP.

22. Challenges to Political Parties They are the most viable face of democracy. Political parties are blamed for whatever is wrong with the working of democracy. Lack of internal democracy in parties. Why don’t parties give enough tickets to women? Is that also due to lack of internal democracy? Why don’t parties give enough tickets to women? Is that also due to lack of internal democracy?

23. Dynastic successions. Role of money and muscle power. Provide no meaningful choice to voters-same policies, same set of leaders keep shifting from one party to another. Defection: Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to a different party.

24. Does this suggest that in democracies people contest elections only to make money? But isn’t it true that there are politicians committed to the well-being of the people?

25. How can parties be reformed? Are political parties willing to reform? If they are not will, is it possible to force them to reform? People can change leaders-but others are also the same who do not wish to reform? Amendment-If an MLA, MP changes party he will have to loose his seat. Filing of affidavit regarding property and cases in the court. Holding of organisational elections and filing of income tax returns

26. Suggestions to improve Regulate internal affairs of the party. Maintain register of members to follow its own constitution-independent authority to act as a judge in case of party disputes. 1/3 seats to women candidates. State funding of elections. Pressure groups, movements to reform parties . Participation of Public.

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