CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Campaigns play key role in shaping choice

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Campaigns play key role in shaping choice

Supporters wave flags with images of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an election rally in Amritsar. | Photo Credit: AFP In a democracy, electoral campaigns play a significant role in mobilizing the voters’ choices. Campaigning as a political strategy accomplishes three necessary tasks — it connects the parties and their leaders with the electorate; it … Read more

Lokniti-CSDS postpoll study 2023 Outreach of Centre and Tripura’s welfare schemes

Lokniti-CSDS postpoll study 2023 Outreach of Centre and Tripura’s welfare schemes

The government’s provision of welfare schemes, such as employment opportunities, healthcare, and housing, has been well-received by the people of Tripura | Photo Credit: ANI The availability of welfare schemes can play a crucial role in determining the outcome of elections, as some segments of voters are generally known to support political parties that provide … Read more

Lokniti-CSDS postpoll study 2023 | Brus become visible in Tripura, but their fight for identity continues

Lokniti-CSDS postpoll study 2023 | Brus become visible in Tripura, but their fight for identity continues

The Bru tribespeople wait at the polling booth to cast their vote for the Tripura Assembly election | Photo Credit: ANI A large majority of voters in Tripura were eagerly waiting for the election results to see which party will form the government. However, the concern for the people belonging to the Bru tribal community … Read more

Bihar First, Bihari First: LJP to contest assembly elections solo, may extend post-poll support to BJP

Bihar First, Bihari First: LJP to contest assembly elections solo, may extend post-poll support to BJP

Sources tell India Today that the LJP has decided to contest the 2020 Bihar elections outside of the NDA fold with its vision document ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ at the forefront of its campaign. File photo of LJP leader Chirag Paswan and patron Ram Vilas Paswan (Photo Credits: PTI) LJP has decided not to contest … Read more