As manifestos increasingly focus on giveaways, it is essential for political parties to prioritise Maharashtra’s economic revival
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If there’s a new recipe to win elections in India, it seems to be the promise of cash transfers for women in the state. Observing the political landscape in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Haryana, it’s clear that such cash transfers significantly influence voting preferences. But should the entire focus be on freebies?