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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Pressure groups in India are organized interest associations that seek to influence government policy and administration without contesting elections or seeking formal political office.
- How do pressure groups differ from political parties in India?
- Is lobbying by pressure groups legally regulated in India?
- What constitutional provisions underpin pressure groups in India?
- What are 'anomic' pressure groups in the Indian context?

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