Development vs welfare populism at the state level: Politics of welfare benefits in Andhra Pradesh
By: Suri, K.C
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 59(18), May 4, 2024: p.54-61.Subject(s): Welfare Schemes, Welfare Expansion, Development Policy, Political Corruption, Centralization of Power, Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP Government, Patron–Client Relationship, Political Influence, Voter Gratitude, Electoral Strategy, State Governance, Social Benefits, Public Policy, Economic Support, Political Dynamics
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: Regardless of the regime types at the state level, the range of welfare schemes implemented, the number of beneficiaries covered, and the magnitude of financial support extended have significantly increased in recent decades. The paper seeks to locate the broader issue of the tension between welfare and development policy framework by taking the case of Andhra Pradesh in the last 10 years, especially the YSRCP government that came to power in 2019. The paper examines whether the spiralling political corruption and excessive centralisation of political power in one person are related to the full speed with which welfare benefits are expanded. It argues that a new type of patron–client relationship is developing between the politician and the voters as welfare schemes are designed and implemented to transform citizens into clients expected to vote for the ruling party in gratitude for the welfare benefits received. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2024/18/special-articles/development-vs-welfare-populism-state-level.html
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Regardless of the regime types at the state level, the range of welfare schemes implemented, the number of beneficiaries covered, and the magnitude of financial support extended have significantly increased in recent decades. The paper seeks to locate the broader issue of the tension between welfare and development policy framework by taking the case of Andhra Pradesh in the last 10 years, especially the YSRCP government that came to power in 2019. The paper examines whether the spiralling political corruption and excessive centralisation of political power in one person are related to the full speed with which welfare benefits are expanded. It argues that a new type of patron–client relationship is developing between the politician and the voters as welfare schemes are designed and implemented to transform citizens into clients expected to vote for the ruling party in gratitude for the welfare benefits received. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2024/18/special-articles/development-vs-welfare-populism-state-level.html
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