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Sandeep Shastri
The writer, a political analyst, is the national coordinator of Lokniti Network
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In AAP-BJP face-off, what mattered more to Delhi voters: party or CM face?Subscriber Only
February 09,2025 19:06:09 PM
Findings of the Lokniti-CSDS Survey show that the party, as represented by its leadership, was a key factor for both BJP and AAP voters. Only a handful of respondents referred to the CM candidate as a key factor influencing their choice.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
The methodology behind Lokniti-CSDS study of Delhi pollsSubscriber Only
February 09,2025 15:58:09 PM
A representative section of 3,137 voters was interviewed across 28 constituencies and 140 polling stations.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Why Kejriwal lost: Pollution, lack of clean drinking water behind voter anger; two-thirds saw AAP as corruptSubscriber Only
February 09,2025 14:56:17 PM
According to Lokniti-CSDS Delhi Assembly election survey, more than half of the voters had made up their mind before the election campaign began, BJP built a strong coalition of upper castes and OBCs
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
How the BJP lost Karnataka: Lacklustre leadership, corruption and dependence on CentreSubscriber Only
May 13,2023 19:39:55 PM
Congress made the perceived non-performance of the state government its core agenda and put the ruling party on the defensive
Sat, May 13, 2023
Sandeep Shastri writes: Karnataka polls, a straw in the 2024 windSubscriber Only
March 30,2023 18:36:44 PM
Karnataka has never voted back a ruling party with a majority. Congress is banking on this trend – BJP wants to buck it
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Sandeep Shastri writes: In PM Modi’s barb about Mallikarjun Kharge, a glimpse of BJP’s political need to prop up image of dynastic CongressSubscriber Only
February 28,2023 18:57:28 PM
BJP seizes every opportunity to paint Congress as a family-controlled party. The continued centrality of the Gandhi family is an issue it wants to keep centre-stage
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Delhi MCD polls: Will bipolar contest replace 3-way fight?Subscriber Only
December 02,2022 04:35:07 AM
While the rich and poor, women and men have different perceptions of the AAP, the party appears to have an edge heading into the civic body polls, finds a survey by CSDS-Lokniti.
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
Decoding the close Bihar election 2020 verdictSubscriber Only
November 12,2020 03:42:17 AM
Bihar Assembly election results 2020: Held against the backdrop of the pandemic, the Bihar contest was also one of the closest in recent times. In this post-poll survey, Lokniti-CSDS unpacks the many aspects of NDA’s narrow victory over the Mahagathbandhan — caste & community, confidence in Modi, and women voting more for NDA.
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Arvind Kejriwal: Aam aadmi, khaas appealSubscriber Only
February 15,2020 03:00:19 AM
When respondents in Delhi were asked an open-ended question on who they would like as the Chief Minister of Delhi after the elections, Arvind Kejriwal appeared to face no competition whatsoever.
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Delhi Assembly elections 2020: How the capital voted — and whySubscriber Only
February 13,2020 01:40:15 AM
Takeaways from AAP victory: Governance matters most in state polls, having a popular face is crucial, emotive issues take backseat to govt performance
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Explained: How Jharkhand Assembly elections result fits into a patternSubscriber Only
December 26,2019 04:30:10 AM
In keeping with recent trends across the country, this Assembly poll saw a focus on local issues and a limited influence of the central leaders of parties, particularly the BJP.
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Response to politics and policy: Kejriwal remains popular among Delhi voters, survey showsSubscriber Only
December 14,2019 04:51:23 AM
Kejriwal remains popular among Delhi voters, most of whom appear satisfied with his govt’s performance in the last five years, a Lokniti-CSDS survey shows.
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Discontent powers vote for changeSubscriber Only
March 05,2018 05:00:52 AM
The Northeast verdict indicates a major shift in the nature and structure of the politics of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland. The coming polls in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan will, however, present a different set of challenges — fighting anti-incumbency, the BJP will be defending rather than attacking.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Lokniti-CSDS Post-Poll Analysis: Why this vote for change was differentSubscriber Only
May 23,2016 01:45:53 AM
In Kerala’s familiar trend of alternating govts, what stands out is BJP’s emergence and scale of Left victory; Lokniti CSDS pre-poll survey examines why.
Mon, May 23, 2016
Lokniti-CSDS post-poll analysis: Record Hindu swing in Assam, Cong in decline, states risingSubscriber Only
May 21,2016 04:35:23 AM
Four states (and one Union Territory) have produced distinctly different electoral verdicts reflecting the specificities of their politics.
Sat, May 21, 2016
Bihar post-poll survey: Voters had better image of Bihar than PM Modi paintedSubscriber Only
November 10,2015 03:27:45 AM
Data from the Lokniti-CSDS survey for The Indian Express shows that what defined this moment went beyond electoral mathematics and mere alliance chemistry and was, in fact, embedded in hard politics.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Post-poll survey: Bihar rates its favourite CM Nitish Kumar as more capable than PM Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
November 10,2015 00:46:40 AM
Nitish was not merely the clear choice for the chief ministership, but more than half the respondents considered him the best chief minister the state has had.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015The Karnataka free for allSubscriber Only
May 16,2012 03:14:22 AM
As BJP fights itself,rivals only watch,and the people wait for governance
Wed, May 16, 2012Politics abhors a vacuumSubscriber Only
July 27,2011 00:43:42 AM
Yeddyurappas possible exit would open up a range of options for the BJP
Wed, Jul 27, 2011Anything you can do I can do worseSubscriber Only
December 06,2010 03:19:18 AM
The Karnataka government rakes up past misdoings,to prove that its own are only a matter of course.
Mon, Dec 06, 2010Karnatakas please-all partySubscriber Only
October 08,2010 04:30:06 AM
The BJPs wooing of outside leaders has boomeranged
Fri, Oct 08, 2010State your claimSubscriber Only
December 12,2009 04:10:21 AM
The formal announcement by the UPA government and its principal constituent,the Congress party,of the formation of a...
Sat, Dec 12, 2009Valuing the voteSubscriber Only
September 19,2009 02:58:02 AM
How much can be interpreted from by-election results?....
Sat, Sep 19, 2009Journalism of Courage
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