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The Wages of Profligacy
Siddharth Singh
Behind the political anger directed at the Election Commission for asking parties to explain how they plan to fund their promised freebies lies an ever-growing threat to the Indian economy
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
Kashmir’s Year of Trial
Building faith in the democratic intentions of the Union Government will be a long haul
An Embarrassment of Saffron Riches
The famous Reddy brothers and other worthies of oversized reputations make the mining district of Ballari a site of titanic clashes
All Are Invited
Indian democracy has a surfeit of parties with peculiar agendas. A look at some parties that have emerged before this year’s general election
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