Freebies will pose fiscal challenge for next govt in MP

The next government in Madhya Pradesh will face the burden of fulfilling promises made during the run-up to the 2023 assembly polls. The current BJP-led government has announced various freebies and sops, amounting to approximately Rs 25,000 crore per year, which will put a financial strain on the next administration. The Supreme Court has sought clarification on these promises, and the Election Commission aims to regulate such vague poll pledges.