ELECTION OUTCOME PREDICTION USING SENTIMENT ANALYSIS ON TWITTER

Abstract

Democracy is a system of governance wherein individuals possess the freedom to select their leaders.In our nation, India, regular elections are conducted to determine the political representatives.Presently, there is a growing inclination among people to anticipate the election outcomes in advance.They make predictions based on news reports, personal discussions, and online platforms.Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp have gained significant popularity in recent times.These platforms are easily accessible to anyone with an internet connection, and they serve as virtual spaces for individuals to express their opinions.Twitter, in particular, has emerged as a prominent platform during significant events in our country.Any news item quickly becomes a trending topic on Twitter, as users actively share their views, criticisms, and campaigns related to political parties, public figures, or leaders.This platform proves to be valuable in predicting election results even before the official exit poll results are announced.Hence, this study involves analyzing tweets collected from Twitter and employing sentiment analysis techniques to forecast election outcomes.