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The politics of giving: How Tamil Nadu set the template for India’s freebies race

Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.

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