EMPOWERING DEMOCRACY: CITIZEN ACTIVISM AND POLICY ADVOCACY IN THE DYNAMICS OF GOVERNANCE    

Authors : Tejaskar Pandey; Dr. Vijay Kumar; Dr. D.K. Singh

Publishing Date : 2023

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196830052.2023.eb.grf.ch-01

ISBN : 978-81-968300-0-7

Pages : 1

Chapter id : GU/GRF/EB/GIEDI/2023/Ch-01

Abstract : The article explores the principles, strategies, and leadership dynamics underlying the citizen-driven movement for the Right to Information (RTI) in India. Rooted in citizen activism, the movement strategically employed tactics such as public hearings, sit-ins, and awareness campaigns to demand information rights. The National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI) played a pivotal role, forming alliances, mobilizing support, and navigating complex stakeholder interests. The article delves into internal dynamics, power contestations, and evolving strategies, highlighting the movement's multifaceted leadership. It also discusses the media's influential role, social media's impact, and the challenges of maintaining collective action. The analysis spans the interplay between civil society, government relations, and policy advocacy, emphasizing the transformative impact of the RTI movement on Indian democracy.

Keywords : Citizen Activism, Strategic Tactics, Alliance Building, Policy Advocacy and Internal Dynamics.

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