Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?
The relationship between pressure groups and political parties can take different forms, some very indirect and some are very direct.
In some cases, pressure groups are like an extended arm of political parties, or pressure groups are led by the leaders of political parties.
In India, many of the student organisations or trade unions are either affiliated to or established by major political parties.
Leaders or activists of pressure groups are usually leaders of the political parties.
Sometimes, movements lead to the rise of political parties.
Social reform movement during the 1930 s and 1940 s in Tamil Nadu led to the rise of political parties like AIADMK and DMK.
Asom Gana Parishad political party was formed after the movement in Assam was led by students against the foreigners.