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The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections

by Prannoy Roy, Dorab R. Sopariwala
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The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections - Thryft

Insightful analysis of India's complex electoral landscape.

If you're intrigued by the nuances of Indian politics and want to understand the intricacies behind the world's largest democracy, "The Verdict" is a compelling read for you. The authors Prannoy Roy and Dorab R Sopariwala are veterans in the field, providing an authoritative dive into the strategies, trends, and outcomes of India's elections. Their expertise makes it a must-read for anyone interested in political science and electoral behaviors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections

by Prannoy Roy, Dorab R. Sopariwala
₱1,100.00 Now ₱400.00 Save 64%
ISBN: 9780670092260
Authors: Prannoy Roy, Dorab R. Sopariwala
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Date of Publication: 2019-03-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Politics
Related Topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Politics, War, Microhistory, Asia, Government
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 263 readers)

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What are the key factors that win or lose elections in India? What does, or does not, make India's democracy tick? Is this the end of anti-incumbency? Are opinion polls and exit polls reliable? How pervasive is the 'fear factor'? Does the Indian woman's vote matter? Does the selection of candidates impact results? Are elections becoming more democratic or less so? Can electronic voting machines (EVMs) be fiddled with? Can Indian elections be called 'a jugaad system'? Published on the eve of India's next general elections, The Verdict will use rigorous psephology, original research and as-yet-undisclosed facts to talk about the entire span of India's electoral history from the first elections in 1952. Crucially, for 2019, it provides pointers to look out for, to see if the incumbent government will win or lose. Written by Prannoy Roy, renowned for his knack of demystifying electoral politics, and Dorab R. Sopariwala, this book will be compulsory reading for anyone interested in politics and elections in India.
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Insightful analysis of India's complex electoral landscape.

If you're intrigued by the nuances of Indian politics and want to understand the intricacies behind the world's largest democracy, "The Verdict" is a compelling read for you. The authors Prannoy Roy and Dorab R Sopariwala are veterans in the field, providing an authoritative dive into the strategies, trends, and outcomes of India's elections. Their expertise makes it a must-read for anyone interested in political science and electoral behaviors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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