Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
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Notable Quotes
"We should resist the easy binary: welfare won or welfare failed."
— Bhanu Joshi , Academic
"Looking back, the 2024 Lok Sabha results seem more like a temporary setback."
— Rahul Verma , Academic
Key People
Political scientist who analyzes welfare politics in India.
C. Joseph Vijay is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in Tamil cinema.
Chief Minister of Assam and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Mamata Banerjee is the founder of the Trinamool Congress party and a prominent Indian politician.
M.K. Stalin is an Indian politician and the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
BJP national president and former Bihar legislator.
N. Rangaswamy is an Indian politician and the leader of the All India N.R. Congress.
Chief Minister of Kerala who announced assistance for the victims of the blast.
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
A fellow at the Centre for Policy Research who commented on the movement's political implications.
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All Coverage
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
An analysis of India's evolving social protection programs and their adequacy in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
An opinion piece discussing the Supreme Court's concerns over the impact of electoral freebies on democratic processes and fiscal health.
An analysis of how welfare-heavy manifestos are impacting the fiscal health of states with varying economic capacities.
A detailed examination of the 2026 assembly elections and their implications for India's political landscape.
A critique of cash transfer schemes as short-term solutions that may not address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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