06Jun 2026

Kerala Faces Fiscal Stress Despite Welfare Wins

Kerala Faces Fiscal Stress Despite Social Achievements Why in the News ? A recent economic report released by Kerala’s new government highlights the State’s worsening fiscal condition. Despite its strong human development achievements, Kerala faces rising debt, increasing committed expenditure, and low capital investment, raising concerns about long-term economic sustainability and food security. Kerala’s Fiscal …

22Jan 2026

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Article 282 Ashwini Upadhyay electoral promises fiscal policy freebies public funds SC Ruling Supreme Court Vocal for Local welfare spending
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FREEBIES’ VS WELFARE SPENDING: SUPREME COURT’S VIEW Why in the News? Judicial Distinction: The Supreme Court clearly differentiated between irrational freebies and legitimate welfare investment aimed at marginalised sections of society. Chief Justice Remarks: Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised that indiscriminate distribution of state largesse cannot be equated with constitutionally mandated welfare spending. Petition Listing: …

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