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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 …
Bengal verdict driven by women voters, welfare race and safety concerns
Women voters showed high turnout in West Bengal elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party's welfare promises and focus on women's safety appear to have swayed support. The Trinamool Congress's flagship scheme faced competition. Issues like employment and recruitm…