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Dorab R Sopariwala

Dorab R Sopariwala

Dorab R Sopariwala is a distinguished Indian psephologist, author, and commentator, recognised for his in-depth understanding of Indian electoral trends. He co-authored the book The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections with Dr Prannoy Roy, offering insights into the dynamics of Indian elections. Sopariwala's expertise has made him a respected figure in media discussions on politics and elections. His work has significantly contributed to the field of political analysis in India, combining statistical rigour with a deep understanding of the country's complex electoral landscape.

Dorab R Sopariwala

Dorab R Sopariwala: GST is sacrosanct; April 1, 2016, is not

Let us delay the introduction and implementation of the goods and services tax, but let us try and get it right substantially, as we will not get it right fully

Updated On: 10 Sep 2015 | 10:28 PM IST

Welcome Telangana - but what next?

We do need more states but there needs to be some logic to their creation and they need the people's backing

Updated On: 01 Aug 2013 | 10:09 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: A prescription for the Presidency

Updated On: 27 Jun 2013 | 12:51 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: A bad loser goes to court

Updated On: 27 Jun 2013 | 11:33 AM IST

Sopariwala & Chary: Employment guarantee: the mirage of numbers

Updated On: 26 Jun 2013 | 5:43 PM IST

Wake Up!

Updated On: 26 Feb 2013 | 6:43 AM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: NAC = Anna = Baba?

Or, the business of exercising power without accountability

Updated On: 14 Feb 2013 | 6:52 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Barbarians at the gates

Updated On: 14 Feb 2013 | 6:35 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Of Governors, Speakers and Legislators

The recent goings-on in Karnataka only remind us how deep the rot in the system is

Updated On: 14 Feb 2013 | 6:02 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Bhopal gas tragedy - Justice at our cost

Updated On: 14 Feb 2013 | 5:42 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Pressure points in poll reforms

Updated On: 14 Feb 2013 | 5:10 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Nitish once more in Bihar?

With the RJD+ taking on the JD (U)+ and the Congress going on its own, it's likely that Rabri Devi will continue as the Leader of the Opposition

Updated On: 06 Feb 2013 | 5:11 AM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Public favours or plunder?

Elected representatives appear to consider it a matter of right to purloin public property.

Updated On: 06 Feb 2013 | 4:06 AM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: No way to build an airport

Updated On: 05 Feb 2013 | 2:09 PM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Power to the people

We do need more states but such creations need to have the people's backing

Updated On: 05 Feb 2013 | 11:50 AM IST

Dorab R Sopariwala: Office for profit?

The odds are the holder of an Office of Profit is a 'hack' who wants a car with a red beacon, a free govt house and the status of a Cabinet minister

Updated On: 21 Jan 2013 | 4:48 AM IST