Centre for Indian Politics and Research

Gopi Krishna Sahay has worked across government affairs, political communications and media. He served for five years in the office of the Minister of State for Steel, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, where his responsibilities included managing official social media, organising press conferences and maintaining engagement with journalists.

His education includes schooling at St. Joseph Convent School, Barh, and T. Model School, Gaya; study at the College of Commerce, Magadh University; a PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi; and a B.A. (Hons) in Political Science from Magadh University. The supplied profile notes his active membership of ABVP during his college years.

He is identified in the supplied profile as Founder of Suryakanti Infracon Pvt Ltd, Suryakanti Infratech Pvt Ltd, Future Health Care and Roots Medical Services Pvt Ltd, and President of Suryakanti Foundation.

His election-related experience includes participation in the Talking Point team for the 2023 Assembly Elections across five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He also served as Media-in-Charge for the BJP in Chhattisgarh during the 2009 Lok Sabha election.

Under Sapan Gupta’s leadership, CIPR has emerged as a national benchmark for innovation, precision, and integrity in political research and consulting, partnering with political leaders, governments, and institutions across India. The organisation’s work spans political strategy, governance advisory, ethical AI deployment, election intelligence, strategic communication, and policy research, enabling leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions.

A visionary leader and pioneer in political intelligence, Sapan Gupta has redefined how data, research, and AI shape political strategy and governance. His approach integrates technology, behavioural insights, and communication science to strengthen democratic processes and enhance leadership effectiveness.

His contributions include the development of AI-driven political intelligence frameworks, election analytics models, governance research systems, and civic-technology tools that support transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric decision-making.

Guided by a commitment to public service and institutional excellence, he focuses on election strategy, governance architecture, public policy, digital transformation, and inclusive development—building a stronger, data-informed democracy through research, innovation, and real-world impact.

Parth Shrivastava combines technology, public policy and political strategy. His experience spans Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen leadership connect and support governance outcomes.

His areas of work include political strategy, governance support, public outreach, campaign management, constituency engagement and leadership communication. He focuses on designing state-specific political initiatives, improving citizen-centred delivery systems and coordinating effectively between leadership and field teams.

His core strengths include stakeholder management, data-driven political planning, public messaging and multi-state programme execution, supporting leadership offices to work with clarity, structure and measurable objectives.