On 29 April 2024, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) South Asia Centre published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article on the importance of political literacy in South Asia.

Overview:

This year will see four democracies in South Asia — Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka — go to the polls. What is the importance of political literacy in a democracy? How can it be instilled amongst the citizenry? What are its benefits, individually and collectively?

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About the Author

Charani Patabendige is a Research Assistant and an Acting Research Analyst at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence. The opinion expressed is her own and not necessarily reflective of the institute, the Ministry of Defence, or the NESA Center.

About the Publisher

The LSE South Asia Centre blog aims to make the academic research of LSE faculty, fellows, students and alumni more accessible to journalists, policymakers and others who share an interest in the region. It also strives to spark dialogue about South Asia-related issues among the academic community.

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