Simultaneous elections: What are the implications for Indian federalism?

Strengthening governance is more complex than simply reducing the number and frequency of elections.

Louise Tillin

· Sep 17, 2023 · 09:00 am

Health among top three priorities for Indian voters after jobs and education, survey shows

This suggests that political leaders may gain electoral capital from prioritising health in their election campaigns and during their terms in office.

Oliver Heath

, 

Jyoti Mishra

, 

Louise Tillin

 & 

Sandhya Venkateswaran

· Jun 19, 2023 · 07:30 am

Centre vs states: Exploring the historical roots of India’s distinctive form of federalism

Centre-state entanglements in the welfare field reflect the deliberate choices of the architects of the Constitution.

Louise Tillin

· Jan 04, 2022 · 07:30 am

Is holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies necessarily a good idea?

Will doing so address the real challenges of governing? What is the evidence from other countries?

Louise Tillin

· Jul 18, 2016 · 05:30 pm