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The opposition’s campaign was rooted in the promise of a more inclusive and equitable India. They criticized Modi’s policies as favoring the wealthy and corporate sector at the expense of rural India and the poor. Promising to increase minimum support prices for farmers, expand social welfare, and address unemployment, the opposition tried to position itself as the alternative guardian of social justice.
However, their proposals often lacked clarity on funding. For example, Congress’ proposal to drastically increase farmers’ support prices could inflate the government’s budget by 7-30%, raising fears about fiscal sustainability. Critics argued that many opposition promises relied on optimistic assumptions and lacked detailed implementation strategies, which may hinder long-term viability.