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Jobs, cronyism, and welfare

A lacklustre campaign throws up some differences in economic strategy

congress, BJP, manifesto
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Illustration: Ajay Mohanty

Mihir S Sharma
More than 10 days remain in this general election campaign, and it is fair to assume that few new issues will be raised in the time that remains. It has been a relatively dull affair in comparison to many past elections; the personal popularity of the incumbent Prime Minister has perhaps led many to assume that there is no real challenge from the Opposition, thereby rendering the process less interesting. Recent claims that this election has become more competitive seem to have affected the markets and elements of the media discourse, but do not seem to be backed up by
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