The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, criticized states for fiscally unsustainable freebies, raising concerns over revenue deficits and rising debt-to-GSDP ratios. Distinguishing welfare from non-merit goods, it warned of Capex erosion. Citing S. Subramaniam Balaji, reforms include targeted subsidies and stronger Election Commission oversight.
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