Editorial Board
Section 01
Research Articles
Peer-Reviewed Studies on the Electoral Landscape
Section 02
Dialogues & Debates
Interviews | Perspectives | Scholarly Debates on Elections & Democracy
Perspectives — Forthcoming
Scholar Perspectives on Electoral Reforms in India
Invited perspectives from leading electoral scholars on reform priorities: simultaneous elections, Electoral Bond ruling, EVM trust and voter registration. Content to be added for Vol 1, No 2.
Debate — Forthcoming
Should India Adopt Proportional Representation?
A structured debate between two electoral scholars presenting opposing positions on India's First-Past-the-Post system versus proportional representation alternatives. Content to be added for Vol 1, No 2.
Section 03
Reviews & Policy Engagement
Critical Book Reviews | Electoral Policy Notes & Evaluations
A critical review of Yascha Mounk's landmark work on the global crisis of liberal democracy, assessed through the lens of the Indian electoral experience. The review examines whether India's democratic resilience offers lessons for democracies under stress worldwide...
Policy Note
Electoral Bond Scheme: A Post-Supreme Court Assessment
A policy evaluation of the Electoral Bond scheme following the Supreme Court's unanimous 2024 ruling striking it down as unconstitutional. The note assesses the impact on political finance transparency and recommends alternative regulatory frameworks. Full content to be added.
Section 04
Electoral Updates & Global Developments
Recent Elections | Upcoming Elections | Reforms & Global Trends
A quarterly roundup of significant electoral events globally and in India: Delhi Assembly elections (February 2026), Bihar by-elections, upcoming state schedules, landmark ECI rulings and comparative updates from the USA, Germany, South Korea and South Africa elections...
Upcoming Elections — India
State Assembly Election Calendar 2026–27
A forward-looking calendar of scheduled state assembly elections across India for 2026–27, with key data on total seats, voter base, key constituencies and previous election outcomes. Data to be updated quarterly.
Section 05
Constituency & Village Analytics
Data-Driven Profiles of Electoral Constituencies & Village-Level Patterns
Detailed data profiles of five constituencies selected for their electoral significance: Varanasi (UP), Surat (Gujarat), Outer Delhi, Silchar (Assam) and Mandya (Karnataka). Profiles include voter demographic breakdowns, caste composition estimates, turnout heat maps and candidate win-margin analyses...
Village-Level Data
Polling Station-Level Turnout Analysis — Lok Sabha 2024
A granular analysis of voter turnout at the polling station level across five states, identifying micro-patterns of mobilisation and abstention. Data sourced from ECI Form 20. Full interactive maps to be added.
Section 06
Data Briefs & Visual Insights
Trends | Infographics | Electoral Quantitative Snapshots
A compact set of data briefs and infographics on the 2024 Lok Sabha election: 97 crore registered electors, 67.4% national turnout, seat share by party, state-wise gender ratio of electors, first-time voter participation, NOTA votes and criminal antecedents among winners...
Section 07
Knowledge Centre
Electoral Concepts | Learning Resources & Assessments
A curated reference resource for electoral studies: glossary of key terms (FPTP, PR, EVM, VVPAT, Delimitation, Model Code of Conduct); a digest of foundational election laws (RPA 1950, RPA 1951); and summaries of landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments shaping India's electoral jurisprudence...
Section 08
Publication & Submission Hub
Author Guidelines | Declaration Form | Call for Papers | Subscription | Editorial Board
Author Guidelines
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