Divyashish Sharma Becomes First Indian Political Strategist to Win at the Global REED Awards
India’s Big Moment at the REED Awards: Divyashish Sharma and HUDDS Strategic Solutions Win Best International Political Campaign Award
In a landmark achievement, HUDDS Strategic Solutionshas won the Best International Campaign (Sub-National) award at the REED Awards 2025-the world’s most prestigious honor in political campaign management. This victory makes HUDDS the first-ever Indian political consulting firm to receive this global recognition, standing alongside the most innovative and impactful campaign strategists worldwide.
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Divyashish Sharma, Founder & CEO, HUDDS Strategic Solutions
The REED Awards, often called the “Oscars of Political Consulting“, are conferred by Campaigns & Elections, a globally renowned publication that honors excellence in campaign strategy, voter engagement, and political communications. Past winners include some of the most influential political firms from the United States, Europe, and Latin America. This year’s award ceremony was held in Texas on 21st March.
HUDDS Strategic Solutions’ recognition at the REED Awards is a testament to its role in supporting CM P.S. Golay’s visionary leadership through the Mero Bharosa Golay campaign-which contributed to delivering one of India’s most decisive electoral victories. With an impressive 97% strike rate, securing 31 out of 32 seats in the 2024 Sikkim Legislative Assembly Elections, the campaign further reinforced public trust in CM Golay’s governance. His approval rating surged from 26% (Feb 2024) to 55.7% (Aug 2024), cementing his position as India’s most popular Chief Minister in his home state (India Today Mood of the Nation Survey, August 2024).
As electoral dynamics evolve, winning campaigns demand a fusion of data intelligence, technological innovation, and grassroots mobilization. HUDDS Strategic Solutions has redefined the playbook with a multi-dimensional, high-impact electoral strategy that seamlessly integrates:
Data-Driven Strategy – Leveraging real-time voter insights, predictive analytics, and constituency-level sentiment tracking to craft hyper-targeted outreach.
Narrative Engineering & Leadership Branding – Positioning leaders as trusted visionaries, crafting compelling governance narratives, and reinforcing credibility through multi-channel storytelling.
Precision Grassroots Mobilization – Deploying booth-level voter outreach programs, grievance redressal mechanisms, and community-driven campaigns that ensure every citizen feels heard and valued.
Real-Time War Room Operations – Dynamic strategy refinement based on data intelligence, ensuring optimal resource allocation and swift response to evolving electoral conditions.
Tech-Enabled Voter Engagement – AI-personalized messaging, augmented reality-driven voter interactions, and CGI-powered storytelling to connect with diverse demographics.
By merging strategic foresight, cutting-edge technology, and deep grassroots engagement, HUDDS is redefining how leaders build trust, mobilize citizens, and achieve decisive electoral victories.
“Winning elections today requires more than traditional playbooks-it now demands micro-targeted personalized engagement, trust-building at scale, and strategies that transform vision into voter confidence. The REED Awards reaffirms HUDDS’ ability to seamlessly integrate data-driven insights with grassroots impact, turning campaigns into movements and leaders into changemakers. Winning an international award within just one year of operations is both humbling and inspiring, reaffirming our commitment to shaping high-impact campaigns that build trust and drive change,” – Divyashish Sharma, Founder & CEO, HUDDS Strategic Solutions.
With this recognition, HUDDS joins an elite circle of globally renowned political consulting firms that have set new benchmarks in voter engagement, leadership branding, people-centric governance, and campaign innovation.
About HUDDS Strategic Solutions
HUDDS Strategic Solutions is India’s premier political and governance consulting firm, dedicated to empowering visionary leaders with winning electoral strategies, leadership positioning, and governance advisory. By combining grassroots-driven engagement, strategic storytelling, people-centric campaigns, and cutting-edge technology, HUDDS is setting a new benchmark for political consulting in India and beyond.
This recognition cements HUDDS’ position as the trusted partner for leaders seeking to drive transformative electoral victories and build governance models that truly resonate with citizens.
For more information, please visit huddsstrategicsolutions.com or contact us atinfo@huddsstrategicsolutions.com.
About Divyashish Sharma
Divyashish Sharma is a political strategist, governance advisor, and the Founder & CEO of HUDDS Strategic Solutions. With over a decade of experience in electoral strategy, leadership positioning, and grassroots mobilization, he has successfully led campaigns for three sitting Chief Ministers and shaped election strategies across 10 states.
An alumnus of BITS Pilani, he has completed an Executive Program in Public Policy & Management from IIM Calcutta and is a LAMP Fellow.
Link to REED Awards List of Winners: campaignsandelections.com/awards/reed-awards/2025-reed-award-winners.
