A political party contests elections by putting up candidates.

Public parties shape public opinion with the help of pressure groups

Those parties which lose elections form the opposition. They voice different views and criticise the government for their failures and mobilize opposition to the government.

Those parties which lose elections form the opposition. They voice different views and criticise the government for their failures and mobilize opposition to the government.

Parties even offer access to government machinery and welfare schemes. The local party leader serves as a link between the citizen and the government office