During their tenure, the elected representatives of the people walk with the gods. And it is only when an election is announced that they realise it is the people in their constituencies, with whom they have not really bothered to… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Performance or no performance, perceptions do matter. More so the voters's perceptions on the performance of their state governments. — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Poll results published with a clear byline for the research reflect a higher degree of confidence in the survey. — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Banning pre-poll surveys is certainly no answer in today's world. Sensitising the public and the media as to the good, bad, and desirable aspects… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
During their tenure, the elected representatives of the people walk with the gods. And it is only when an election is announced that they… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Very obviously, the electorate as a mass has not imbibed the philosophy of 'think national, act local' or even 'think big and beyond' -… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Opinion polls often suffer on account of unexpected developments once the electoral process starts, such as the death of a political leader (as in… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Opinion polls sponsored by newspapers were traditionally meant to bring to the fore the mood of the people objectively. — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Pre-poll and exit polls have now become a commercial proposition. No longer are they viewed as means for a debate or means for enriching… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Contrary to general expectations, caste, regionalism, criminalisation, and parochial interests continue to sway the nation. — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Elections, in India, are 'over to the people' time. And it is probably the one time in their lives when politicians, and political parties,… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
The issue of coverage of pre-poll surveys should not be mixed with the freedom of press. Having guidelines does not violate any fundamental right… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
A poll survey should indicate at the outset whether it is meant to capture opinions and beliefs for preferences and practices or value and… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
Pre-poll surveys receive different reaction in the media among voters and political parties. For example, the more undecided voters are, the greater the role… — N. Bhaskara Rao Copy Share Image
