Explanation:

The pressure groups adopt different methods to realise their goals. These methods even include cordial rapport with the political party in power, to even resorting to agitational methods. The pressure groups finance the political parties during the election time and sometimes even during the non-election times. They control the parties through this funding mechanism. There have been several debates on election finances but no discussion resulted in regulating or controlling the flow of finances. Once the parties receive financial support, they cannot oppose these groups and their interests. On the other hand, they have to promote their interests. It is believed that several members of the national and state legislative bodies are on the rolls of the top industrial groups.

The pressure groups also maintain close rapport with the State apparatus, viz., the bureaucratic machinery. The organised pressure groups maintain a wavelength with the key bureaucrats. The role of rampant corruption needs no mention. The liaison officers are appointed to take care of the bureaucrats, particularly when they are stubborn. The lobbyists, middlemen, etc. have  acquired enough of skills to manage them. This has also given rise to favouritism, corruption and other maladies in bureaucracy. While one cannot find I anything seriously wrong with the pressure groups, it is the methods of operation which have become controversial.

Some more Techniques Used by Pressure Groups

• Electioneering : Placing in public office persons who favour their interests.
• Lobbying : Persuading public officers to adopt and enforce policies of their interest.
• Propagandizing : Influencing the public opinion.

Pressure groups may sometimes make use of media for dispersing their views in public and winning support. They may publish statistics in favour of their claims. How ever, some times they may even resort to illegitimate and illegal methods like strikes, violence or even bribes.