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Ah, Indian politicians. True virtuosos of turning taxpayers’ hard-earned money into campaign confetti. Their favorite trick? Populist subsidies and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes. Why solve unemployment or fill government vacancies when you can rain rice sacks, gas cylinders, and farm waivers on the masses, all in exchange for votes? It’s genius, really—keep the
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Maoist influence across India is steadily declining as security forces make significant inroads into previously dominated areas. However, despite the shrinking strongholds, the insurgency continues to pose deadly threats, with sporadic attacks highlighting the persistent challenge of internal security. Declining Maoist Influence Recent data indicates that Maoist-affected