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CSDS-Lokniti | Analysing the advertising campaigns of the BJP and the Congress

The Hindu features CSDS Lokniti survey on the advertising spending of the BJP and the Congress

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CSDS-Lokniti | Analysing the social media presence of the BJP and the Congress

The Hindu features Lokniti CSDS survey on how social media plays a role in the election campaigns of the BJP and the Congress

The Hindu

In the fray: On the CSDS-Lokniti pre-poll survey 2024 findings

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Morning Digest | CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey: BJP has an edge, but a tough fight is possible; Arrest of Rameshwaram Cafe blast accused triggers war of words between TMC and BJP

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 13, 2024

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CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | BJP has an edge, but a tough fight is possible

The Narendra Modi factor continues to play a major role in providing the NDA with its advantage. However, livelihood-related issues are emerging as major concerns in this election, says CSDS-Lokniti pre-poll survey

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CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Many promises to keep and miles to go before electoral gains can be reaped

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey reveals nuanced patterns with Narendra Modi’s guarantees getting more trust among older, rural, and less educated voters, while Rahul Gandhi’s resonated more with the middle class and educated; however, electoral choices are rarely determined solely by guarantees

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CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Redefining social justice as secularism

There is an overwhelming support for the complete secularisation of the affirmative action policy framework in the country, especially with regard to the inclusion of Dalit Muslims in the Schedule Caste (SC) category.

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A large majority of Indians want to retain plurality: survey

CSDS-Lokniti poll shows majority believe in religious equality, with concerns over Ram Mandir and Election Commission trust.

The Hindu

CSDS-Lokniti pre-poll survey | Economy takes front seat in 2024 campaign

The coming Lok Sabha election is framed as a contest between competing narratives, with political parties vying to convince voters of their ability to effectively address economic uncertainties; unemployment and price rises emerge as primary concerns for voters, reflecting a shift in their priorities compared with previous elections.

The Hindu

Is unemployment a major factor in shaping the vote choice of the youth?

CSDS Survey on how unemployment influence voting decisions in youth, explained by The Hindu

The Hindu

In Rajasthan, BJP, Cong bet on incumbents, against all odds

Anti-incumbency hangs heavy on the governing party, and even heavier on sitting members of the legislative assembly in Rajasthan – known for a “roti palatnewali” electorate which has rotated the party in power over five assembly elections in the last 25 years.

Newslaundry

Only 3% of Kota’s students have visited a mental health professional | Data

In India, 8% of total suicides in 2021 were students, largely due to academic pressure. In Kota, a major coaching hub, 25 students have already taken their lives this year. 7% of those currently studying in Kota have considered ending their life. Many students feel that clearing NEET/JEE exams is…

The Hindu

The stressful lives of students in Kota | Data

Kota students spend 6-7 hours/day in coaching centres, often for entrance exams. Tests are held weekly to track performance. 54% find them helpful, 10% stressful. Most live alone, feel homesick & face discrimination. They sleep/eat less, study more and use leisure activities to cope.

The Hindu

Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data

Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…

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Recent parliamentary elections in India: a closer look

. Sabyasachi Das’ paper raises questions about ‘irregularity’ in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in India. It claims that the ‘electoral manipulation’ thesis is more consistent with the ‘pattern of irregularity’, citing data from the ECI website, CSDS post-poll survey and ‘standard sources’. It argues that Muslim voters were subjected…

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Methodology of CSDS-Lokniti Karnataka post-poll survey

Though the sample is relatively small, the total number of voters interviewed represent the social reality of the voters of Karnataka

Newslaundry

Do Indians trust Doordarshan more than private channels? A chat with Lokniti-CSDS on news and more

“There might be a fatigue with news in the future,” says Vibha Attri of the Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. “One does notice a gradual decline in the consumption of traditional media over the years. We do see a decline if we compare 2014 and 2022 in the…

Newslaundry

TV news consumers prefer bulletins over debates, says new survey

News channels are the dominant avenue of news for most Indians, though private channels – which make up 40 percent of all channels on TV – aren’t as trusted as newspapers. And only six percent of respondents get their news through the internet or social media.

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