Bihar Elections 2025: The Fiscal Faultlines Beneath Welfare Politics
Beneath the glittering pre-poll promises of jobs and DBTs lies a stark reality: Bihar’s fiscal health is fragile, and its capacity to deliver these promises sustainably is constrained by structural economic weaknesses.
In a state where elections are largely and inherently skewed around caste politics, it appears that even the fiscal understanding of political parties regarding existing state debt and the challenges of running welfare schemes is limited.
voters respond more to hearing promises of welfare and benefits, which is music to their ears, rather than the harsh realities of Bihar’s current debt situation.
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, the campaign narrative is dominated by promises of welfare, cash transfers, and job guarantees.
Author's summary: Bihar's fiscal health is fragile beneath welfare promises.