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    Indian Elections and their Economic Impact

    Amitendu Palit

    16 May 2019

    Indian elections generate significant economic activity. This has been increasing along with rise in electoral expenses and proliferation of rich candidates. With elections happening all round the year, their role in generating income and sustaining consumption is hardly noticed. They are the undiscussed actors in keeping the economy going.