Computational Analysis of Continuity and Change: Machine Learning Insights into India's 18th Lok Sabha Formation

Abstract

This paper examines the formation and early dynamics of India's 18th Lok Sabha following the 2024 general election, which resulted in an unprecedented third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). It analyzes the electoral outcomes, coalition dynamics, policy priorities, and potential implications for India's democratic institutions through computational methods and machine learning techniques. The research draws on electoral data, policy announcements, and preliminary parliamentary proceedings to offer insights into the trajectory of Modi's third administration. The findings suggest a complex interplay between continuity in leadership and governance approach, alongside evolving coalition dynamics and policy adaptations in response to emerging economic and geopolitical challenges.