A. Kalaiyarasan

Academic and associate professor at Madras Institute of Development Studies offering detailed analysis of fiscal federal structures, Finance Commission formulas, and regional economic dynamics.

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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 12min

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?

Yamini Aiyar, a senior policy analyst and former CEO of the Centre for Policy Research, joins A. Kalaiyarasan, an academic from the Madras Institute of Development Studies, to dissect the complexities of Indian federalism. They explore the impact of the GST on Centre-State relations and the centralization of power. Key topics include the historical shifts in federal dynamics post-1991, fiscal constraints on states, and the role of inter-state cooperation in addressing regional inequalities. The discussion also critiques the implications of one nation, one election on representation.

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