Diwakar, Rekha. 2008. Voter Turnout in the Indian States: An Empirical Analysis. Journal of Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties, 18(1), pp. 75-100. ISSN 1745-7289 [Article]

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In this article, the trends and determinants of voter turnout in India at the state level are explored. It reveals that there is a large variation in turnout across the Indian states. Although turnout in most Indian states has increased over time, there are also many exceptions to this upward trend. These empirical results are consistent with the “rational‐voter model”, whereby turnout tends to be higher where elections are closely fought and literacy is higher. Further, a larger electorate and higher proportion of urban population is associated with lower turnout in the Indian states.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1080/17457280701858631
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Politics
Dates:	Date Event 1 February 2008 Published
Item ID:	6345
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2011 10:55
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2020 15:31
Peer Reviewed:	Yes, this version has been peer-reviewed.
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/6345

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