This post explores the fundamental asymmetry in Indian electoral politics: voters often compare an incumbent government's audited record with a challenger's unaudited promises, creating a rigged comparison against the incumbent.
Tamil Nadu's state debt has almost doubled under DMK rule, sparking political debate. While liabilities have surged from ₹4.8 to ₹9.29 lakh crore, the growth is contextualized by economic expansion and historical burdens.
