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Caste and the Ballot: A Psychological Understanding of voter behavior in Bihar
Bibhas Kumar Sinha, Sitwat Naaz
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Red Flower's Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 14(3):p 113-114, Sept- Dec. 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.14325.5
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Bibhas Kumar Sinha, Sitwat Naaz. Caste and the Ballot: A Psychological Understanding of voter behavior in Bihar. J Psychiatr Nurs. 2025; 14(3): 113–114.Timeline
Received : July 16, 2025
Accepted : September 29, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
This article tries to explore and understand the depth of caste based emotions in the electoral psyche of Bihar. It draws on historical, psychological, and empirical evidence to show how caste continues to be a dominant factor in shaping voter behavior. The study highlights how caste based identity, social memory, and emotional affiliations influence democratic choices and voting trends in Bihar.
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Bibhas Kumar Sinha, Sitwat Naaz. Caste and the Ballot: A Psychological Understanding of voter behavior in Bihar. J Psychiatr Nurs. 2025; 14(3): 113–114.
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| July 16, 2025 | September 29, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.14325.5
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| Received | July 16, 2025 |
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