The Election Atlas of India is a first-of-its-kind publication that chronicles the evolution of parliamentary elections in India since independence. It provides a comprehensive view of the country's changing socio-political and demographic landscape through a wealth of electoral data visualized in an innovative and accessible format.
Spanning an impressive 488 pages in A3 paper size, along with a 60-page supplement for the 2024 parliamentary elections, the book provides tremendous clarity in Information depicted in impressive graphs, charts, and thematic maps based on GIS technology. This collection showcases electoral parameters and aspects previously unavailable in a single resource.
The statistical data sheets delve into granular details of parliamentary constituencies, capturing demographic trends, electoral features, and results up to the fifth-ranking candidates across a time-series framework. Additionally, the Atlas documents historical information on by-elections, constituency modifications due to delimitations, and state reorganizations, making it a treasure trove of electoral insights.
The Atlas covers the entire journey from the 1st Lok Sabha in 1952 to the 18th Lok Sabha in 2024. It also includes updates on by-elections held until January 2025. Messages from global election leaders further enrich the publication, adding a global perspective to this invaluable resource.
This data-centric Election Atlas is an essential reference for politicians, academicians, researchers, political scientists, media professionals, democracy advocates, and election officials. It offers an unparalleled repository of knowledge on India’s general elections and serves as a definitive guide to understanding the statistical intricacies of India’s electoral history.