Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups

Shrimanti Ghosal

Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups

March 2025

Vol-11, Issue-2

Paper ID: 25880

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

political science

Keywords

Digital Divide Political Engagement Digital Literacy Socio-Economic Disparities Online Political Campaigns Political Awareness Marginalized Communities Urban-Rural Divide Digital Inclusion Electoral Participation

Abstract

The digital divide in India significantly impacts political engagement among different socio-economic groups. As India rapidly digitizes, disparities in internet access, digital literacy, and affordability shape the extent to which citizens participate in the political process. This research examines how the digital divide affects political awareness, engagement, and participation among India's urban and rural populations, as well as across income, caste, and gender divides. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study explores the extent to which marginalized communities are excluded from digital political discourse, the effectiveness of online political campaigns, and the role of digital literacy in shaping political outcomes. The findings underscore that while digital platforms enhance engagement for privileged groups, they reinforce existing inequalities for lower socio-economic strata. The paper concludes with recommendations for bridging the digital divide to create a more inclusive political landscape in India.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Shrimanti Ghosal	Kalinga University, Raipur

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Ghosal, Shrimanti (2025). Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), 102-118.

MLA Style

Ghosal, Shrimanti. "Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, 2025, pp. 102-118.

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Shrimanti Ghosal, "Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 102-118, 2025.

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Ghosal Shrimanti. Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(2):102-118.

Harvard Style

Ghosal, Shrimanti (2025) 'Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), pp. 102-118.

Chicago Style

Ghosal, Shrimanti. "Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025): 102-118.

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Ghosal, Shrimanti. "Exploring the Implications of the Digital Divide in India on Political Engagement Among Different Socio-Economic Groups." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025): 102-118.