Exploration of electoral politics with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Election-2008

Abstract

The present study was carried out to analyze the electoral participation of electorates on the basis of various segments viz. gendering electoral participation, gender representation in contesting, winning and performance of different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir in Legislative Assembly Election-2008. Besides, the study aimed to explore the voter turnout of in the same election. The study was carried with the help of descriptive research. Primary as well as secondary data was collected. The results and finding were incorporated in the same study.