Introduction

India is gradually moving from one party rule to multiparty rule. In this context parties are playing a more significant role than ever before in the past. It is important to look at the claims of political parties other than Indian National Congress and Bhartiya Janata Party. Parties like Samajvadi Party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetea Kazhagam (AIADMK), Rahsthriya Janata Dal (RJD), Telugu Desam (TD) etc. are influencing both the philosophy of development, the governance and the political culture.