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An independent institution for research, education and analysis.

About Us

A Revived Institution With Roots In The Freedom Movement

Tilak School of Politics is a revived historic institution with deep roots in India’s freedom movement. Originally established in 1921 by Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai to cultivate national consciousness and political training, the School carries a momentous legacy associated with legendary national figures and revolutionaries—including Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and many iconic freedom fighters who shaped the foundation of our republic.

Today, Tilak School of Politics has been revived by a dynamic generation of young leaders and political strategists. Driven by a vision to foster a vibrant, youth-led democratic system of governance—not just in India, but across the globe—we have evolved the institution into an integrated, multi-disciplinary political ecosystem.

We bridge high-impact political strategy, deep policy research, institutional governance frameworks, and accessible political education. We are not a traditional academic institution; we are an active, real-world nexus where data-driven strategy meets ground reality to empower future leaders, build winning campaigns, and elevate democratic governance worldwide.

Our four guiding principles

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  1. Nation Above All

    We prioritize the nation beyond individuals, organizations, or temporary political gains. Every action we take is unconditionally driven by the betterment of the democratic setup.

  2. Utmost Integrity & Absolute Data Confidentiality

    We uphold uncompromising ethical standards, ensuring maximum data privacy and confidentiality for every client, partner, and network we work with.

  3. Strict Compliance With Electoral Frameworks

    We operate with absolute respect for democratic institutions, strictly executing campaigns and strategic actions within the regulatory guidelines of the Chief Electoral Institutions and statutory laws.

  4. Honoring Legacy With Global Ambition

    Guided by the weight of our historic legacy, we carry the responsibility to establish the Tilak School of Politics as a premier global institution for active political research, strategy, and youth-led democratic governance.

Services

Strategy, Governance, Research, And Learning

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360° Strategic Consulting & Campaign Management

  • Full-spectrum ground campaign execution and multi-channel media strategy
  • Real-time political intelligence and voter sentiment tracking
  • Data infrastructure, voter segmentation, and predictive modeling
  • Crisis communication, narrative building, and high-impact events
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Knowledge, Learning & Digital Platform

  • Online Learning Platform: Offering practical, structured courses demystifying the mechanics of political strategy and electioneering.
  • Empowering New Entrants & Youth: Equipping the next generation of leaders, aspirants, and political newcomers with real-world operational know-how.
  • Capacity Building: Upskilling campaign managers, digital strategists, policy researchers, and field operatives.
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Strategic Research & Policy Advocacy

  • Ground-zero constituency research, electorate studies, and issue briefs
  • Policy briefs, manifesto formulation, and legislative strategy
  • High-level stakeholder alignment and cross-sector policy dialogues
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Governance Principles & Institutional Alignment

  • Translating electoral promises into actionable, principled governance roadmaps
  • Aligning political leadership with institutional ethics, transparency, and public trust
  • Policy impact evaluation to foster accountable and citizen-centric governance

Articles

Papers, Briefs, And Commentary

Electoral analysis

Line chart: percentage of Indian Lok Sabha members aged 30 or younger by election year from 2014 to 2024.
Few young people in Parliament — share aged 30 or under by election year
Bar chart comparing share of MPs aged 30 or under in Armenia, Ecuador, Norway, France, United Kingdom, world average, India, and United States, with IPU target of 15 percent.
Youth representation — latest figures by country
Slope chart: voter turnout in previous versus latest national elections for world average, India, United States, United Kingdom, and France.
Voter turnout — previous vs latest election
Bar chart: average yearly sitting days for UK Commons, US House, early and recent Lok Sabha, with recommended minimum of 120 days.
Parliament at work — average sitting days per year

Courses

Coming soon

Online and in-person courses in geopolitics, research, campaigns, and governance. Enrolment opening soon!

FAQs

Questions We Are Asked First

What is Tilak School of Politics?
An independent institution for research, education, and analysis. We combine political strategy, policy research, governance frameworks, and training—not as a traditional university, but as a working ecosystem where research meets real-world campaigns and democratic practice.
Is Tilak School of Politics a political party?
No. We are not a party and we are not affiliated with one. We work with parties, candidates, institutions, and learners under clear ethical and legal boundaries.
What is the School’s historical legacy?
Tilak School of Politics was first established in 1921 by Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai to build national consciousness and political training. That legacy is tied to India’s freedom movement and figures such as Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Lal Bahadur Shastri. The School has been revived by a new generation of strategists and researchers with a global, youth-led vision for democratic governance.
Where are you based, and who operates the School?
We are based in New Delhi. Tilak School of Politics is operated by Tilak School of Rajneeti Private Limited and led by a team of political strategists, researchers, and educators.
What services do you offer?
Four integrated areas: strategic consulting and campaign management; governance and institutional alignment after elections; strategic research and policy advocacy; and knowledge, learning, and digital capacity building. See the Services section for an overview of each.
Do you work within Election Commission and statutory rules?
Yes. Campaigns and strategic work are planned and executed within Election Commission guidelines and applicable law. Compliance with democratic institutions is one of our guiding principles.
How do you protect client and partner data?
We apply strict confidentiality and data-privacy standards for every client, partner, and network. Integrity and absolute data confidentiality are core to how we operate.
Do you support governance after an election is won?
Yes. Our governance practice helps translate electoral commitments into roadmaps for delivery—grounded in ethics, transparency, public trust, and citizen-centred policy.
Where can I read your published articles?
Published commentary and releases are on our official Substack. From the Articles section, choose View articles to open it.
Can I submit an article for publication?
Yes. Use Submit articles on the Articles page. Send your name, topic, email, and draft (800–1,500 words). Submissions are reviewed by the editorial team; we will contact you using the email you provide.
What does your electoral analysis cover?
We publish data-driven charts and briefs on themes such as youth representation in legislatures, voter turnout, and parliamentary functioning—intended for journalists, researchers, students, and citizens following Indian and comparative democracy.
Who are your courses for, and when will they open?
Courses are for aspiring and working campaign managers, digital strategists, researchers, field teams, and new entrants to political work. Online and in-person formats are planned; dates, fees, and enrolment will be announced in the Courses section.
Do I need prior experience to join a course?
No. Programmes are designed for both beginners and practitioners. Completion certificates are issued subject to active participation and finishing the programme requirements.
How do I enquire about courses, partnerships, or services?
Email info.tspoffice@gmail.com or use Contacts to open the general enquiry form.
Do you offer internships or full-time roles?
Yes, when openings are available. Write to tspcareers.hr@gmail.com or use the career enquiry form for internships, research, and campaign roles.
How can I follow the School online?
Use the links in Follow us in the footer—LinkedIn, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Substack—for updates on research, courses, and events.

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