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10. Ideology Based Groups

In more recent times, the pressure groups are formed to pursue a particular ideology, i.e., a cause, a principle or a programme. These groups include:

(i) Environmental protection groups like Narmada Bachao Andolan, and Chipko Movement

(ii) Democratic rights organisations

(iii) Civil liberties associations

(iv) Gandhi Peace Foundation

(v) Woman rights organisations