Journal of Power, Politics & Governance

Exploring New Political Party Experiments in India: Intra-Party
Democracy, Transparency, Candidate Selection, and Mobilization Saurabh Raj

Abstract
This article examines the emergence of new political parties in India, focusing on their commitment to intra-party democracy, transparent funding practices, inclusive candidate selection, and issue-based mobilisation strategies. Through a comparative framework, this study evaluates emerging political entities like Swaraj India, the Plurals Party, and Loksatta against established players such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Findings indicate that while new parties demonstrate higher adherence to democratic standards, challenges in implementation, funding, and scalability constrain their effectiveness. This study contributes to the discourse on democratic reform, emphasising these new parties’ role in promoting a more participatory and transparent political culture in India.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jppg.v10a5