Fiscal burden of subsidies triggers political debate, rethink on freebies

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The political contestation over ‘freebies’, or populist schemes, is back with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the people to be wary of the Congress’ “fake promises” and the latter’s leaders hitting back by pointing out the “unfulfilled” promises of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled governments at the Centre and in states.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: India

Topics: Fiscal deficit Budget and Politics Subsidies India economy

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 16:42:12 (2 weeks ago)

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