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Data | Defect, contest, win, repeat: BJP fielded most turncoat candidates in last decade

The Hindu

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Who are our politicians? Exploring the socio-economic backgrounds of women politicians in Uttar Pradesh

Introduction In 2020, the National Statistics Office (NSO) published a Literacy Report according to which the overall literacy level in Uttar Pradesh was 73%, placing the state fifth to last, […]

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How competitive are Punjab’s Assembly Elections? | Here’s what ENOP tells us

Introduction Growing political contestation in the state of Punjab in the past few years has led to an increasing perception that the state’s politics has been competitive. This was furthered […]

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An ominous prelude for India’s democratic health

Hindustan Times

By Neelanjan Sircar
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How the nexus of caste & education influence climate vulnerability in the districts of West Bengal

Bengal Development Collective

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May 2022

Highlights: The 2022 summer internship programme received an overwhelming response with over 400 applicants. Our cohort of 25 interns began work in May, spanning projects revolving around minority representation, social media, urban local bodies, mapping electoral
boundaries and more.

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Obituary: Paul R Brass’s scholarship transformed Indian political science

Hindustan Times

By Gilles Verniers
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An Analysis of Political Backgrounds of Contesting Candidates in Goa Elections 2022

Note: This article draws on the research on political families of  the main parties which contested the Legislative Assembly Elections (2022) in the state of Goa  – Aam Aadmi Party […]

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Decoding Regional Strongholds in Punjab

Background The state of Punjab is classified into the three sub-regions of Malwa, Majha and Doaba, both geographically and politically. Their demographics have played a key role in electoral outcomes. […]

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On Women Dynasts and Widows’ Succession in Indian Politics

India’s record in terms of representation of women in politics has been largely stagnant since  1999. Over the span of two decades, women’s representation in the Lok Sabha has increased […]