Will states matter on May 16?
Electoral data does not support the argument that the influence of regional parties is waning.
15
May
27
Apr
The mysteries of ‘dead’ and ‘deleted’ voters
The election day debacle in Mumbai shows that the Election Commission’s voter list data have long been suspect. Aadhaar would be a great solution for second-level authentication
02
Apr
Indian Elections: Why Waves Don’t Matter
Amidst the current shrill, acrimonious rhetoric from political parties over a national “Modi wave”, its alleged mythical existence,
21
Mar
Indian Elections: Debunking the debunked myths
An analysis of vote share data and pre-poll alliances shows India is keeping true to its diverse federalism
03
Mar
The mathematics of the ‘Modi Wave’
Data suggest that the BJP will have to deliver five per cent more seats than its best-ever performance to achieve ‘Mission 272+’