Freebies
Freebies Fetish
Siddharth Singh
Every time the Indian economy seems capable of sustaining high growth, welfare populism makes a comeback
A Clever Politician
The same trick of free bijli-paani that saw the Delhiites vote in droves for AAP was refined further in Punjab
EC proposes parties reveal how much freebies will cost
Draft proposal intended to improve accountability in politics and deliver a reality check on poll promises
No Freebies on Modi’s Watch
Competitive populism has put the finances of several states in peril. Fixing the faultlines starts with making a distinction between unmerited subsidies and targeted benefits for the needy
The Cost of Freebies
States like Punjab and Rajasthan that indulge the most in economic populism are also the most fiscally stressed
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