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Opinion

The Costs of Governing India Through Election Cycles

The West Asia crisis has exposed vulnerabilities India ignored for years as electoral calculations repeatedly outweighed economic reform.

Avanti Bhati

May 29, 2026 at 6:32 AM IST

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Anti-Incumbency Poll Outcomes Signal Need for Governance Recalibration

Election outcomes across key states highlight voter demand for improved governance, stronger policy execution, and greater accountability in economic and administrative delivery.

Rajesh Ramachandran

May 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM IST

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Oil Shock, Poll Politics Squeeze India’s Fiscal Choices

High oil prices and pre-election pressures are squeezing India’s fiscal room. The government may find it tough to balance prudence with political compulsions.

Rajesh Ramachandran

April 29, 2026 at 11:17 AM IST

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The Bureau

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