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‘Jobs, water crisis, NREGA wages’: What’s on the mind of Rajasthan’s tribal women voters?

In Banswara, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the Congress manifesto talks about taking stock of “the gold of mothers and sisters” and distributing it among “infiltrators”. But the Congress has denied his claims, called his remarks “hate speech”, and added that the party’s manifesto only talks about social justice.

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

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

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

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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CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Nepotism, Defections and Alliances: BJP need not worry about its realpolitik

CSDS Lokniti pre-poll survey 2024: While the BJP has routinely criticised the Congress for dynastic politics, recent developments suggest that the BJP itself has faced similar accusations.

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.

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.

Pre Poll Study 2024 – Method Note

The findings presented here are from the Pre Poll Study 2024 by the Lokniti programme of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi.

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Is seat adjustment enough for Opposition unity?

Is seat adjustment enough for Opposition unity?

More than seat sharing, the programmes and unity of the INDIA coalition matter. The semi-presidential nature of the contest also matters given Modi's popularity

Lokniti-CSDS media survey: 82 percent of journalists think their employers support the BJP

Lokniti-CSDS media survey: 82 percent of journalists think their employers support the BJP

Nearly seven in 10 journalists experience an impact on their mental health as a result of their jobs. And 82 percent of journalists think their media organisations support the Bharatiya Janata Party.

2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | How voters responded to the new reservation matrix

2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | How voters responded to the new reservation matrix

In the Lokniti-CSDS survey done during the election campaign, a few questions were asked to measure the response of voters to the new reservation policy announced by the BJP government.

Methodology of CSDS-Lokniti Karnataka post-poll survey

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

Quizzes to pics on apps: The unprecedented CBSE push for Modi govt campaigns in schools

Quizzes to pics on apps: The unprecedented CBSE push for Modi govt campaigns in schools

In February, the Central Board of Secondary Education was accused of acting as a PR agency for the Narendra Modi government when it decided to add G20 logos to the admit cards of students appearing for their Class 10 and 12 board exams. But it wasn’t the first such move…

Giving a firm push: the ‘central engine’ helped BJP touch the finish line in Goa

Giving a firm push: the ‘central engine’ helped BJP touch the finish line in Goa

There was a much higher level of satisfaction with the Modi government among traditional BJP supporters than with the one led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Punjab polls | How Congress fared on governance indicators

Punjab polls | How Congress fared on governance indicators

Lokniti’s post-poll survey data show that overall voter mood was negative regarding the performance of Congress govt.

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The Aam Aadmi Party, cutting across categories

The massive victory reflects support across all age groups and sections of the electorate in Punjab

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