Mohd Osama

Mohd Osama is a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Political Science at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, and a Public Policy Scholar at The Hindu Centre. His work focuses on electoral systems and political representation among Muslim communities in Uttar Pradesh, employing ethnographic fieldwork and statistical analysis.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University

Research Interests:

Osama specializes in electoral politics, voting behavior, and political anthropology, with emphasis on Muslim voter patterns in Uttar Pradesh. His methodological approach combines ethnography with quantitative voter profile analysis. Recent expansions include segregation dynamics and urban geography, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with spatial politics and identity formation.

Current Research:

At The Hindu Centre, he leads a study on dynastic politics among Muslim legislators in Uttar Pradesh (Policy Report No. 25), examining nomination patterns, socio-economic characteristics of dynastic politicians, and systemic implications of political inheritance. This addresses a critical gap in academic literature previously dominated by media speculation.

Professional Activities:

• Presented papers at national academic conferences
• Authored online policy articles and research commentaries
• Develops mixed-method frameworks for studying identity-based voting