Political Entry: Analysis of the 18th Lok Sabha
An in-depth analysis of the 18th Lok Sabha — the pathways and mechanisms through which all 543 Members of Parliament entered politics.
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India’s first body of work on who enters politics, how, and why — measuring the barriers election by election. Our research is free for the community: join us and download below.
Back to homeThe Road to Power: Who Becomes a Chief Minister?
Examines the career trajectories of India’s thirty sitting Chief Ministers through a four-category typological framework.
Read the reportPolitical Entry: State of Sector Report, 2024
A pioneering examination of who, how, and when representatives enter politics — across recent elections in Punjab, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
Analysis of Lok Sabha 2024 Tickets — BJP & INC
How the BJP and INC distributed their 18th Lok Sabha tickets — and to whom.
Who Entered the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Candidate profiles and the structural barriers to entry in the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.