How has the pattern of electoral behaviour in India evolved since independence, and what socio-political, economic, and institutional factors have influenced its transformation over time?

Evolving Patterns of Electoral Behaviour in India: A Socio-Political and Institutional Analysis Introduction Since the first general elections in 1951–52, electoral behaviour in India has undergone profound transformations, reflecting shifts in socio-political structures, economic changes, and institutional dynamics. Far from being a static or linear process, the evolution of voting patterns in India reveals a … Continue reading How has the pattern of electoral behaviour in India evolved since independence, and what socio-political, economic, and institutional factors have influenced its transformation over time?