Lokniti-CSDS

CSDS-Lokniti invites postgraduates, PhD students, and young professionals, including early-career researchers, to join a workshop series designed to equip participants with practical skills in research design, survey methodology and hands-on data analysis.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

Findings from the latest Lokniti-CSDS survey, featured in The Hindu (August 17, 2025), reveal how deficits in essential documentation extend beyond individual exclusion to entire households, disproportionately affecting poorer and marginalized communities.
The analysis highlights how such gaps in access to documents may risk disenfranchisement and erode public trust in the Election Commission.
Read the article online here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/how-document-deficits-may-risk-disenfranchising-the-poor-eroding-trust-in-the-election-commission/article69940899.ece

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

Our latest study on the Election Commission’s special revision exercise has been featured in The Hindu.The article examines whether the document requirements for voter registration risk excluding a large section of citizens.
Read the full story here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/how-inclusive-is-the-election-commission-of-indias-special-revision-exercise/article69934571.ece

fans Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

According to the Lokniti–CSDS Postpoll Survey 2024:
43% believe the essence of democracy lies in free and fair elections to change the government.
35% emphasise equal rights for all.
15% value the freedom to criticise those in power.
On this Independence Day, let us safeguard them all.



Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

In today’s edition of The Hindu, the Lokniti–CSDS team analyses how social media campaigns influenced the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, using data from their latest report "Advertisements, Trends, and Targeting Tactics: Digital Campaign Strategies in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections".
The article highlights campaign themes, targeting tactics, influencer networks, and third-party spending.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

In the latest article in The Hindu, the Lokniti team draws on findings from their report ‘Advertisements, Trends, and Targeting Tactics: Digital Campaign Strategies in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections’ to examine how political parties crafted and deployed digital advertisements in the run-up to the elections.
Link to the online version: https://thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/digital-campaign-strategies-in-the-2024-lok-sabha-polls/article69902767.ece

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

Lokniti–CSDS is pleased to announce the release of its latest report, titled “Advertisements, Trends, and Targeting Tactics: Digital Campaign Strategies in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.”
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature, patterns, and strategic use of digital political advertisements during the 2024 General Elections.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the panelists for their insightful contributions to the discussion, and to all the guests who joined us for the launch event.

Lokniti–CSDS, in collaboration with the Political Communication Division of the International Communication Association (ICA), has commenced the three-day training workshop as part of the Second Edition of the Delhi School of Political Communication. Day 1 concluded successfully with insightful sessions and engaging discussions. We look forward to continuing the dialogue on Day 2 tomorrow.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

In the Bihar Post-Poll Survey 2020, 54% of respondents said they benefited from the Har Ghar Nal ka Jal scheme over the last five years.
Among those who benefited, 43% credited the state government and 40% the central government for the scheme's implementation.
As parties gear up for the upcoming Bihar election, such welfare schemes and who gets credit for them may shape the political narrative.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

67% of respondents in the Lokniti-CSDS Bihar 2020 post-poll survey said good governance & development mattered most during voting, while 26% felt caste/community was the real issue.
As the next election approaches, voters’ priorities will be crucial to watch.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

A recent Lokniti-CSDS survey on cybercrime risk in Delhi reveals that a significant majority of respondents (54%) view data protection as a shared responsibility between individuals and the government.
This highlights a growing public awareness of the need for both personal vigilance and institutional safeguards in the digital space.
Stay tuned for more insights from the study.

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar

According to a Lokniti-CSDS study on understanding cybercrime risk in Delhi, 95% of respondents were aware of common scams like OTP frauds and fake lottery messages. However, fewer recognised lesser-known threats, such as digital arrest.

Stay tuned for more such insights!

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies Sanjay Kumar