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The Rising Cost of Indian Elections

This chapter explores the drastic increase in campaign expenditures for India's upcoming elections, anticipating a total spending of about 1.35 trillion rupees. It examines the factors driving this surge, including heightened competition and the emergence of digital marketing, and addresses the troubling practice of using 'sweeteners' to influence voter behavior.

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