India’s politicians are dishing out election freebies they cannot afford

Nikhil InamdarBBC News, Mumbai

Hindustan Times via Getty Images Women voters smiling into the camera and taking a selfie after casting their votes during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Cash transfer announcements, especially directed towards women, have become popular ahead of elections

Freebies are powering election victories in India, but can its states afford them?…

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