C6 Political Parties 2.pptx ch 6 CBSE for

WHY DO WE NEED POLITICAL PARTY
MONARCHY (KING) CENTRE OF POWER
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY DISTRIBUTION OF POWER
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY BEGINNING OF DEMOCRACY
POLITICAL PARTY MODERN DEMORRACY

MEANING OF POLITICAL PARTY
 A political party is a group
of people who come to-
gether to contest
election and hold
power in the govt.
 They agree on some policies and
programmes for the society with a view
to promote the collective good.

COMPONENTS OF POLITICAL
PARTY
 The leaders, like- MLA, MP.
 The active members, who
organises, participates & makes
arrangement of party activities
(local leaders).
 The followers, means – common
people.

FUNCTIONS OF A POLITICAL
PARTY
1. Parties contest elections,
2. They put forward different policies
and programmes for their citizen.
3. They play a decisive role in making
laws for the citizen.
4. Parties form & run the govt.

Continuation …..
5. Loosing parties play the role of
oppositions to the party in power.
6. Parties shape public opinion, means-
fulfill the genuine demands.
7. Parties provide opportunities to
access the govt machinery and
welfare schemes.
8. They shape representative
democratic system.

NECCESSITY OF POLITICAL PARTY
(Imagine a situation, if)
NO, POLITICAL PARTY POLITICAL PARTY, PRESENT
No uniform decision Decision as a whole
Independent
candidates
Representative democracy
No major
accountability
An accountable Govt
may be set up
Limited to
constituency only
May work beyond the
Constituency
No one to take care
the country
Certain party may take
care the country
More conflict Less conflict

HOW MANY PARTIES SHOUD WE
HAVE….??
In a democracy, any group of citizens
is free to form a political party. It
evolves-
-over a long period of time,
-depending on its socio-cultural
views,
-regional and geographical divisions,
-history of politics etc.
Thus, we can say: “No system is ideal

One Party Two Party
System Systems
Party
System
Multi-Party
System

CONTINUE….
 Thus, One-party system is a type of
system of a state in which one
political party has the right to form the
govt. All other parties are either
outlawed or allowed to take only a
limited participation in elections.
 Example: China…..

Two-Party System
Two-party system where two major
political parties dominate the political
landscape. At any point of time, one of
the two parties typically holds a majority in
the legislature and is usually referred to as
the majority or governing party while the
other is called as the Minority or Opposition
Party.
Example: United States, Zimbabwe, United
Kingdom, Jamaica, Malta etc.

Multi-Party System
A multi-party system is a political system
in which multiple political parties across
the political spectrum run for national
election and all have the capacity to gain
control of government offices, separately
or in coalition.
Example: Argentina, Armenia, Brazil,
France, Germany, India, Iran, Indonesia
and Ukraine etc.

NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTIES
QUALIFICATIONS:
-A party that secures at least 6% of the
total votes in –
◦ Lok Sabha Election, or
◦ Assembly Election in four states.
◦ Wins at least four seats in Lok Sabha.
-They contribute in national unity.

Can you identify the symbols of the
National Political parties …??

BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY
 Founded in 1980 by reviving former
Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
 Presently largesst single political
party of the country.
 Taking inspiration by India’s Ancient
Culture and Values.
 The major conceptual element is its
Cultural Nationalism [Hindutva].

Continuation….
Identify the picture …??
Major Agenda Of BJP:
 Wants to build a strong and modern India.
 A Uniform Civil Code for all citizen.
 Territorial and political integration of
Jammu & Kashmir.
 Ban on religious conversion.
 Currently in power and leading the NDA
[National Democratic Alliance] at Centre.

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
 Oldest party of India, Founded in 1885.
 Popularly known as the Congress Party.
 Present President of the
party is: Smt Sonia Gandhi
 Adopted the theory of
secularism, welfare of weaker section
& minorities.

Continuation…
 Introduced - New Economic Reforms.
 It was a dominant political party and
ruled over 60 years either as major
party or as alliance.
 It gave most Prime Minister to the
nation.
 Currently lost support, but, leading
the alliance as - UPA [ United
Progressive Alliance] at Centre.

BAHUJAN SAMAJWADI PARTY
 Formed in 1984 under the leadership of
Kanshi Ram.
party is – Mayawati.
 Draws inspiration from
Sahu Maharaja, Mahatma Phule, Periyar
Ramaswami Naicker, B R Ambedkar etc.
 Fighting for : the Social Transformation
and Economic Emancipation of the
Bahujans.

continuation…
 The Party represents- SCs, STs, OBCs
and Religious Minorities.
 Supports the reservation policy of the
Govt for their upliftment.
 Having strong base in Uttar Pradesh
and substantial base in Madhya
Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh,
Uttarakhand, Punjab etc.

NATIONALIST CONGRESS PARTY
 Formed in 1999, due to split
in the Congress Party.
party is: Sharad Pawar.
 Ideology: Gandhian secularism, Equality,
Democracy, Federalism and Social Justice.
 Only Indian born citizen to take over the
high offices of the govt.
 Coalition govt in many states with UPA .

COMMUNIST PARTY OF
INDIA
 Founded in 1925 by M N Roy.
 Believes in Marxism-Leninism, Socialism,
Secularism and Democracy.
 Opposes- the forces of Secessionism and
Communalism.
 Having supports among poor, farmer,
factory worker, agricultural labourers and
the intelligentsia.
 At present, enjoys strong support in Kerala,
West Bengal and Tripura.

COMMUNIST PARTY OF
INDIA-MARXIST
 Founded in 1964.
 Believes in Marxism-Leninism,
Socialism, Secularism and Democracy.
 Opposes- Imperialism and Communalism.
 Against of free flow of capitals and goods.
 At present, enjoys strong support in Kerala
and lost support from West Bengal and
Tripura.
 Currently supports UPA from outside.

ALL INDIA TRINAMOOL
CONGRESS
 Founded in 1998, developed
due to split in the INC Party.
 Founder & Chairperson-
Mamata Banerjee.
 Ideology: Anti-Communism & Bengali
Nationalism [ Maa-Mati-Manush].
 Currently ruling in West Bengal and have
substantial base in Manipur, Tripura and
Kerala.
 Currently supports UPA at centre.

STATE POLITICAL PARTIES
QUALIFICATIONS:
-A party that secures at least 6% of the
total votes in –
◦ An election to the Legislative Assembly
election of a state
◦ Wins at least two seats.
-Commonly referred as Regional Party.
-Contributed to the strengthening of
federalism and democracy.

CHALLENGES TO POLITICAL PARTY
 Lack of internal democracy within
parties.
 Challenges of dynastic
succession.
 Growing role of money
and muscle power.
 Don’t seem to offer a
meaningful choice to the voters.

HOW CAN PARTY BE REFORMED..?
 Through, Anti-Defection Law, 1985.
 By reducing the influence of money and
muscle power.
 Filing income tax returns.
 By holding organisational
elections.
 Declaration of property every
year.
 Educational and political awareness of
the party members.

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