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India Electoral Disturbance Records
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This collection details reported events and occurrences related to the Indian General Election 2024. The data supports analysis of specific political incidents, including reports of clashes between supporters and instances of alleged electoral misconduct, such as booth capturing, across various polling phases. It is designed to allow users to assess official responses by comparing when the Election Commission of India took action (e.g., ordering repolling) versus when no formal action was noted, aiding in the understanding of the difference between alleged and evident incidents.
Columns
The dataset contains information structured across 8 columns:
- Date: The recorded date when the political incident took place.
- Incident Type/Description: A classification or brief summary of the event recorded (e.g., Supporters Clash).
- Action taken: Official regulatory response or remedy implemented by authorities, such as ordering repolling.
- Location of Incident: The specific geographical location where the incident was reported (e.g., Thongju).
- Coordinates: The precise latitude and longitude values for mapping the event location.
- Source news article: The reference, title, or URL linking to the original news media report documenting the event.
- Status: An indicator of the report's nature (e.g., alleged versus validated incident).
- State/Region: The larger geographical area or political region associated with the incident.
Distribution
The file, titled
Indian General Election 2024 Incidents.csv, is provided in a CSV format and is 8.53 kB in size. The structure includes 8 distinct columns. While the overall number of records is small (approximately 39 valid entries in the observed sample), it is important to note the presence of missing values, particularly in fields such as location coordinates and records detailing official action taken. The expected update frequency for this dataset is never.Usage
This data is highly suitable for research into electoral integrity, conflict monitoring, and democratic processes in India. Ideal applications include geographical analysis to pinpoint incident hotspots, evaluating the effectiveness of election regulatory bodies, and studies focused on social issues, political advocacy, and patterns of conflict during electoral cycles.
Coverage
The focus is strictly on incidents reported during the Indian General Election 2024. The data spans dates within the election period, specifically including events from May 2024 through to June 2024. Geographically, coverage extends across various parts of India where the election took place, encompassing regions such as Western UP and specific localities like Thongju.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Political Scientists: For analysing patterns of electoral violence and governance during democratic transitions.
- Social Scientists: To study social conflict and advocacy movements within the context of Indian politics.
- Journalists and Media: To verify and map reported election disturbances and official responses.
- Data Visualization Specialists: To create visual representations of incident frequency and location density across the country.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Indian Election 2024 Conflict Log
- Lok Sabha 2024 Incidents and Actions
- India Electoral Disturbance Records
- ECI Action Tracker 2024
Attributes
Original Data Source:India Electoral Disturbance Records
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