
Since 2019, under the leadership of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh's fiscal health has faced challenges, with a revenue deficit hitting 3.3% of the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2022-2023. This contrasts with the previous administration's relatively contained deficit under the Telugu Desam Party. The upcoming elections see a showdown between YSRCP and the National Democratic Alliance, presenting voters with a choice between populism and fiscal prudence. Watch this special on Business Today TV.