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Voter Psychology in India

A research review of what actually moves Indian voters — issue salience versus identity, the limits of caste arithmetic, and the behaviour of the persuadable middle.

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What it covers

A research review of what actually moves Indian voters — issue salience versus identity, the limits of caste arithmetic, and the behaviour of the persuadable middle.

  • Stated preference versus revealed preference in Indian survey data
  • Why single-variable segmentation underperforms
  • Turnout propensity as the neglected variable
  • Message resonance across urban and rural segments
  • Implications for campaign resource allocation

Who it is for

Strategists, researchers, communication leads

Why we publish this free

Much of what makes a campaign work is method rather than secret knowledge, and an informed candidate is both a better client and a harder opponent for bad practice. We ask for an email so we can tell you when the material is updated — nothing more.

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