In Focus podcast | Have elections in India become plutocratic?
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's elections are becoming increasingly expensive, with political parties spending heavily on campaigns and advertising. Data shows 93% of Parliament members are crorepatis, raising concerns about unequal political access. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry held recent polls. Questions emerge about whether smaller parties and independent candidates face disadvantages in a system potentially favoring wealthy candidates.
Key Entities
Tamil NaduKeralaWest BengalAssamPuducherryIndia's ParliamentThe Hindu