Gauging impact of freebies promised in elections on state finances

While Telangana and Chhattisgarh are in a better position to offer freebies promised by parties in elections, Rajasthan is in a shaky situation to do so

The impact of freebies announced in the course of electioneering on the economies of four states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana -- presents a variegated picture.

While Telangana and Chhattisgarh are in a better position to offer the freebies promised by the parties, Rajasthan is in a tricky situation.

Madhya Pradesh is in good shape when it comes to revenue balance but it runs high debt.

Rajasthan: Little space for capital investment

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the winner, has promised to give LPG cylinders at Rs 450 each to the Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries, increase in financial assistance