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Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election results

What looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern after election results triggered expensive welfare promises. Economists estimate these poll pledges could impose a Rs 1.69 …

By Nikhil Agarwal· The Times of India· 2 days ago· 2 min read
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election results