The Verdict: Decoding India’s Elections Audiobook (Free)

What are the main element factors that gain or lose elections in India? What does, or will not, make India’s democracy tick? Is this the finish of anti-incumbency? Are opinion polls and exit polls reliable? How pervasive may be the ‘dread factor’? Does the Indian woman’s vote matter? Does the selection of candidates impact outcomes? Are elections becoming more democratic or less so? Can electronic voting devices (EVMs) end up being fiddled with? Can Indian elections become known as ‘a jugaad system’? Published for the eve of India’s next general elections, The Verdict use rigorous psephology, original research and as-yet-undisclosed specifics to speak about the entire period of India’s electoral background from the 1st elections in 1952. Crucially, for 2019, it provides pointers to look out for, to find out if the incumbent authorities will win or lose. Compiled by Prannoy Roy, renowned for his knack of demystifying electoral politics, and Dorab R. Sopariwala, this reserve will end up being compulsory reading for anybody thinking about politics and elections in India.