Short Notes -Class-10-Civics- Chapter 4 political parties

Short Notes -Class-10-Civics- Chapter 4 political parties

Why Political Parties are Necessary:

·       Contest elections and hold power in government.

·       Offer different policies and programs for societal welfare.

·       Play a crucial role in lawmaking.

·       Form and run governments, making significant policy decisions.

·       Provide opposition, voicing alternative views and criticisms.

·       Shape public opinion by raising and highlighting issues.

·       Facilitate access to government machinery and welfare schemes.

Ideal Number of Parties:

·       One-party system lacks diversity and checks on power.

·       Two-party system alternates power between main parties.

·       Multiparty system, like India’s, allows for diverse representation and alliances, enhancing democratic vibrancy.

National Parties in India:

·       All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)

·       Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

·       Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

·       Communist Party of India (CPI)

·       Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M)

·       Indian National Congress (INC)

·       Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

·       Challenges Faced by Political Parties:

Lack of internal democracy and dynastic succession.

·       Influence of money and muscle power, particularly during elections.

·       Limited meaningful choices offered to voters.

Reforming Political Parties:

·       Prevent defection through constitutional amendments.

·       Mandate candidates to declare property and criminal cases.

·       Require organizational elections and income tax returns filing.

·       Enforce party constitution adherence and open elections for top posts.

·       Ensure representation of women through ticket allocation.

·       Introduce state funding for elections to support parties’ expenses.