Which of the following is not an aim of pressure groups?

The aim of pressure groups is to influence government decisions, policies and actions in order to achieve certain goals or objectives. Pressure groups employ various tactics, such as lobbying, demonstrations, public campaigns, media outreach and legal action, to exert pressure on government and policy-makers. They also engage in educating their members and the public about their goals, issues and concerns. Contesting elections is not a typical aim of pressure groups. Pressure groups do not seek to gain political power through elections or hold elected positions, but rather focus on influencing policies and decisions from the outside. Therefore, the answer is "Contesting election".