Amogh Dhar Sharma
Departmental Lecturer in the Oxford Department of International Development, University of Oxford. His research explores the interface between politics and technology, political communication and histories of science and technology.
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Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 26min
Amogh Dhar Sharma, "The Backstage of Democracy: India's Election Campaigns and the People Who Manage Them" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Amogh Dhar Sharma, a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford, delves into the evolving landscape of Indian election campaigns. He highlights the surge of political consultancy and social media's pivotal role since 2014, noting how these changes reflect a new political culture. The discussion touches on the disillusionment of the middle class and the rise of lower caste movements that challenge traditional power dynamics. Sharma also shares insights on the impact of technology, data analytics, and personal narratives of political consultants, revealing the complexities behind India's electoral strategies.
Jun 4, 2024 • 22min
Inside India’s big, long, AI-filled election
Oxford University scholar, Amogh Dhar Sharma, discusses the unique use of AI in India's recent election, from personalized robocalls to deepfakes. They delve into the challenges of weak data protection laws, financial wealth influence, and the rise of political consulting firms and tech startups in shaping election campaigns.
