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Voter turnout in the Indian states: an empirical analysis

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posted on 2023-06-08, 15:36 authored by Rekha DiwakarRekha Diwakar
In this article, the trends and determinants of voter turnout in India at the state level are explored. It reveals that there is a large variation in turnout across the Indian states. Although turnout in most Indian states has increased over time, there are also many exceptions to this upward trend. These empirical results are consistent with the “rational-voter model”, whereby turnout tends to be higher where elections are closely fought and literacy is higher. Further, a larger electorate and higher proportion of urban population is associated with lower turnout in the Indian states.

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  • Published

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Journal

Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties

ISSN

1745-7289

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

1

Volume

18

Page range

75-100

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  • Politics Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2013-09-04

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2013-09-04

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