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Tamil Nadu's spiral: From welfare to freebies

Tamil Nadus welfare model has expanded into a competitive freebie-driven system, with parties like the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam offering cash transfers and subsidies to woo voters, raising concerns over rising debt and fiscal sustainability.

15 Apr 2026 11:57 pm

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With Lok Sabha Voting starting today, what would be Voters focus:

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