Siddaramaiah
The Price of a Promise
V Shoba
Congress’ five election guarantees damage Karnataka’s reputation for fiscal prudence
Karnataka: Office Perks
Why a cash haul in Karnataka, with the money allegedly meant for the Telangana polls, raises uncomfortable questions for the Siddaramaiah government
Welfare Without Populism
The Modi government resists economic appeasement even as Opposition-ruled states revel in it
Paying the Price
The Congress government in Karnataka hikes borrowing and excise duty and slashes capital expenditure to fund its five poll guarantees
The Problem of Plenty
With too many commitments and contenders, Karnataka’s Congress government has to get its balancing act right
How BJP Missed and Congress Scored
There are lessons from Karnataka for both parties ahead of the 2024 General Election
Breaking the Deadlock
How the leadership brawl between Karnataka’s two tallest Congress leaders ended in Siddaramaiah’s favour
Congress Makes a Comeback
After a long gap, Congress gets it right in a major state, reasserts its main challenger status. But the party’s success needs to be replicated in crucial state elections due at the year end.
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