Unlocking the Evolution of Indian Elections: Data Handbook Reveals Surprising Trends
The article provides a detailed handbook on the Lok Sabha elections in India from 1952 to 1980. It includes data on the elections, party-wise distribution of votes and seats, and constituency tables. The researchers analyzed the results of the first seven general elections and also included information on the eighth general election in 1984. The main goal was to present comprehensive information on the elections in India during this period, including state-wise and constituency-wise data. Key findings include the percentage of votes polled and the number of seats won by different political parties in each election.