Apr 24, 2024
With the start of the 2024 LS elections, the world’s largest democracy, India, has prepared herself for the energy shifts, campaigns and turnouts. So, with the festival of elections right here, here we list 8 books about voting and elections that are a must read.
Canva
‘How to Win an Indian Election’ is an analysis of what goes down in the Indian decision making of votes and elections. It provides an insight into the strategies and tactics used by politicians during elections.
Penguin-Ebury-Press
Navin Chawla, a former Chief Election Commissioner of India, in his book talks about the importance of every single vote in the democratic process. He explains about electoral machinery, voter registration, and the challenges faced in conducting free and fair elections.
HarperCollins-India
‘The Verdict’ by Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala, is an analysis of India's electoral history and the factors that have influenced Indian elections. From anti-incumbency to the role of opinion polls, it covers all the know-hows of Indian democracy.
Vintage-Books
‘Why India Votes’ is about the motivations of an Indian voter, across different regions and what inspires them. Through ethnographic studies, the author examines people’s perceptions of politicians, democracy, and the electoral process.
Routledge-India
‘The Game of Votes’ is like a journey into India's electoral landscape. From the key players in the run, to the party dynamics and the impact technology now has on voting and behaviours.
SAGE-Publications-India-Pvt-Ltd
Another book by a former CEC, ‘An Undocumented Worker’ is a detailed account of the electoral reforms undertaken to strengthen India's democratic institutions. In the book, Quraishi emphasises the need for transparency, accountability, and integrity in the process.
Rain-Light
In his brilliant book, Rajdeep Sardesai covers the 2014 general elections of India, tracing the rise of the current PM Narendra Modi and the downfall of the Congress party.
Penguin
‘When India Votes’ looks at the evolving role of media in Indian elections, be it in the form of controlled television or the influence of social media and mobile phones. The book looks at the intersection of democracy, mass media, and election campaigning.
Rupa-Publications-India
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