GRAFFITI IN INDIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGNING AND ITS DECLINE

Authors

  • Saday Chandra Das Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Arts. Assam University, Silchar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.2207

Keywords:

Graffiti, Political Graffiti, Election Campaigning, Decline

Abstract [English]

Graffiti has been an integral part of political campaigning across the Globe including India for a significant period of time. This paper seeks to explore the role of Graffiti in Indian election campaigning and the reasons behind its decline in recent years. By examining various scholarly resources and analyzing political trends, this research paper delves into the impact of Graffiti on political messaging, public perceptions and the changing dynamics of election campaigning in India.

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Published

2024-04-30

How to Cite

Das, S. C. (2024). GRAFFITI IN INDIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGNING AND ITS DECLINE. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(4), 516–524. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.2207