Populism is pushing research-based policymaking to the sidelines: Research pioneer N Bhaskara Rao
Author - Dr N Bhaskara Rao | Published - 2021
With political parties dominating policies, there has been greater emphasis on winning elections. This concern has become the priority for research. This obviously meant conducting studies that cater to the populist appeal which included election studies and poll surveys meant to influence voters while change measurement and long-term implications became secondary (2010-20). But this has not yet sensitised the political leaders nor the concerned agencies in the government.