Decoding The Politics Behind 'North Vs South' Battle Over Fund Allocation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a White Paper on the economy in the Lok Sabha, contrasting the UPA's legacy of economic stagnation with the Modi-led NDA government's revitalization efforts. Emphasizing cooperative federalism, the government highlighted significant increases in resources devolved to states, fostering equitable development. Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, decodes the question: "How real is the North-South divide?