Poll-itical economy: Influence of economic realities on voter choices in poll-bound states

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Ishaan Gera

, ET BureauLast Updated: Nov 01, 2023, 12:25 AM IST

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Labour force participation in all 5 states better than national average. But female unemployment increased in Chhattisgarh, MP & Rajasthan in FY23 compared with the previous year.

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While religion and caste usually take center stage during electoral campaigns, hard economic realities on the ground such as household incomes, job opportunities, and rising prices also influence voter choices. Ishaan Gera looks at how the five poll-bound states have fared on some of the key economic indicators.

PER CAPITA INCOME GROWTH: PANDEMIC EFFECTS CONTINUE TO LINGER

Telangana, Mizoram & Rajasthan above national average

INFLATION STAYS HIGH (% change in retail prices)

PERFORMANCE BETTER ON JOB FRONT

Unemployment rate: Rajasthan, Telangana higher than national average.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, 15+, %

FISC UNDER PRESSURE

FRBM target of 20% debt to GSDP ratio out of reach for three states.

Outstanding liabilities to GSDP ratio, %

EXPANDING WORKFORCE

Labour force participation in all 5 states better than national average. But female unemployment increased in Chhattisgarh, MP & Rajasthan in FY23 compared with the previous year.

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