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Prajatantra's Groundbreaking Study Unveils the Best Methods to Enter into Indian Politics | ||
Delhi, India Launched just over last year, Prajatantra, a vanguard organization committed to fostering a more inclusive and representative democracy, has unveiled a pioneering study that delves into the intricate web of privilege, gatekeepers, and the pathways to political power in India. This comprehensive research, spanning three diverse states - Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Punjab - highlights the often-opaque barriers that obstruct the entry of grassroots candidates and independent voices into the hallowed halls of governance.
Ritwick Shrivastav, Founder & CEO of Prajatantra
Prajatantra, a non-profit and non-partisan organization established to encourage, educate, and empower governance-centric Indians to contest elections, has conducted this groundbreaking study to comprehensively understand the extent of gatekeeping in Indian politics, the various methods employed by Elected Representatives to enter the political arena, the relationship between family and financial backgrounds, and the age at which individuals embark on their political careers, among other pertinent aspects. With a steadfast commitment to empowering ordinary citizens, Prajatantra's research aims to unravel the complexities that often impede the participation of ordinary citizens in shaping the nation's political landscape.
"The findings underscore the urgency of dismantling the gatekeepers that prevent deserving candidates from entering the political arena," observes Ritwick Shrivastav, Founder & CEO of Prajatantra. "If we can incubate and provide a platform for grassroots leaders, there is a higher chance of bringing about real change in our governance system."
Privilege and Gatekeepers
First-Time MLAs
Demographics of Political Entry
Prajatantra's study highlights the need for reforms and interventions to level the playing field where the organization's mission comes into force. They drive this through a 3E approach: Encourage - celebrating self-made politicians and inspiring Indians to join electoral politics; Educate - educating aspirants about electoral processes, entry methods, and political strategies; Empower - providing aspirants with necessary tools, teams, and ecosystems to help them contest elections successfully. |
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