The factors which influence the voting behavior are not the same for each individual and state, and the determinants of voting behaviour change according to time and situation and different factors are significant at different times. Generally, it is observed that 45% to 65% of voters exercise the right to vote in India and the following are the factors that influence voting behavior:
15 Common Factors that Influence Voter Participation in Elections
1. Education
2. Political Consciousness
3. Casteism
4. Economic Condition
5. Religion
6. Language Controversies
7. Regionalism
8. Ideological Commitment
9. Election Manifesto of Political Parties
10. Charismatic Qualities
11. Populist Slogans
12. Class Consciousness
13. Performance of the Government
14. Personal Contact
Personal contacts of the candidate and the voters also influence the voting behavior of the voters in India. At the time of Election, the candidate visits the homes of voters and requested them with folded and to cash to their vote in the favor. Most of the voters get influenced by this personal visit and cast there votes in there favor. Generally, 5 years past before they again meet that candidate— and then on and identical occasion!