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State subvention/funding may be an effective instrument in strengthening electoral democracy in India. Comment.

  • UPSC 2017
  • 10 marks
  • Party System

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State funding means public money for parties or candidates, given in cash or in kind (free airtime, material, premises). It is offered as a cure for India's costly elections: the 2024 campaign cost about ₹1.35 lakh crore by one estimate, against a candidate ceiling of ₹95 lakh and no cap on party spending. The claim…

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  • The case for subvention
  • The limits
  • What would make it effective
  • Conclusion
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