The primary goal of political parties is to capture power and not public service. In the light of the above statement critically discuss the need for reforming political parties in India.

Hint: The question asks about the role political parties play in Indian democracy. You have to establish that how primary role of parties is to capture power and not public service, but this power is to ensure public service within constitutional framework. Finally, in this context discuss need for reform by showing issues of political parties in India and suggest measures.

Introduction (I): Mention role of political party in a representative democracy.

Body (B): 1) Establish how parties goal of capturing power is a tool to ensure public service (Power is not for self-gains but to represent people and rule on their behalf. This implies Public service)

2) Also, bring out various challenges of political parties in India (ECI report and Law commission report can be referred).

3) Suggest measures to addresses challenges.

Conclusion (C): Political parties are an important association in democracy to ensure representative democracy functions efficiently and thus, reforms are essential.