Democracy and Recent State Assembly Elections in India: Trends, Challenges, and Implications

Democracy and Recent State Assembly Elections in India: Trends, Challenges, and Implications

Inaugural Address: K. N. Srivastava, Director IIC

Chair: Sr. Prof. Rekha Saxena, Head, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi

Discussants: Varghese K. George, Editor, The Hindu; Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Co-director of Lokniti, CSDS; Prof. Manisha Priyam, NIEPA, New Delhi; Kanchan Gupta, Senior Journalist

Vote of Thanks: Dr. Swadesh Singh, Assistant Professor, Satyawati College, University of Delhi & Co-ordinator, Political Science Society.

State Assembly Elections play a crucial role in shaping India’s democratic and federal framework. Recent electoral outcomes have revealed significant shifts in voter behavior, political representation, campaign strategies, and governance priorities. This discussion will examine emerging electoral trends, the role of youth and women voters, the impact of digital media and political communication, and the broader implications of these developments for democracy, federalism, and public policy in India.