Desperate for growth, can Bihar afford freebies that stall it?
Published on: Sept. 24, 2025, 8 p.m. | Source: India Today
Bihar’s 2025 election freebies worth Rs 33,000 crore risk worsening its already high Rs 4.06 lakh crore debt, eating into capital outlay and stalling growth. With low tax revenue, high debt-to-GSDP ratio, and unutilised funds, the state’s fiscal health looks grim.
