Role of Biradari System in Election Process A Case Study of Kotmomin District Sargodha

Abstract

This study mainly focuses on the voting trends in the area. The common perception in Punjabi dominated area is that voting decisions are largely determining by social factors such as traditional Biradari system and family ties. This study is based on both primary as well as secondary sources. The secondary data in the shape of books and journals cover the theoretical frameworks including social identity theory. The primary data in the form of in-depth interview is the original contribution of this study which explores the extent of the application of the aforementioned theory of social identity. Perhaps the most original contribution of this work is extensive qualitative analysis of electoral data. The main purpose of the present research was to analyses the role of Biradari system in election process. To achieve the objectives, researcher has used different methods of data collection. A sample size of fifty respondents was selected by using the purposive sampling technique from the locale to conduct the study. The data collection methods were including interview guide, focus group discussion and observation method. Every focus group was comprised of six members. The qualitative technique was employed for the analysis of data. The locale of the present research was municipal committee Kotmomin. The findings of the study suggest that Biradari served as an institution in the study area and Biradarism has very crucial role in the local and national politics. People are bound to follow the norms of Biradari otherwise they have to face social boycott or many other sanctions from the Biradari.