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Topic Content:
- Meaning of Political Apathy
- Forms of Political Apathy
What is Political Apathy?
Political Apathy is when the citizens of a state do not show interest in political activities in a state. It can also imply indifference on the part of citizens to the political activities in the state.
Forms of Political Apathy:
(i) The citizens may refuse to register for voting.
(ii) The individual may decide not to vote in an election.
(iii) The citizens may refuse to join political parties.
(iv) The people may refuse to attend rallies, meetings, campaigns etc.
(v) The people may refuse to hold political posts and party posts.
(vii) There may be a refusal to engage in political discussions and debates.
(viii) The individual may refuse to engage in lobbying legislatures.
(ix) The individual may also not be involved in the observation of political parties.