Guest Column: Changing paradigm of governance; balancing perceptions with evidence
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Guest Column: Changing paradigm of governance; balancing perceptions with evidence

Hindustan Times  

The democratic process, particularly evident in the Lok Sabha elections, stands as a cornerstone in shaping governance in India. However, amid the fervour of electoral campaigns and political strategisation, a critical issue emerges: The prevalence of perceptions over evidence-based decision-making. As our political landscape evolves, driven by technological advancements and shifting societal dynamics, the imperative for governance anchored in evidence becomes increasingly evident. The political discourse surrounding general elections to the Lok Sabha revolves around forecasts, survey results, and media reports that are rooted more in perceptions than substantive evidence The political discourse surrounding general elections to the Lok Sabha revolves around forecasts, survey results, and media reports that are rooted more in perceptions than substantive evidence. As the political landscape evolves, driven by technological advancements and changing societal dynamics, the imperative for governance to balance perceptions with evidence becomes increasingly necessary.

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