Are the 5 guarantees of Karnataka's new government sustainable?
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Mr Siddaramaiah will be sworn in as CM of Karnataka today for the second time. The Congress after a series of electoral failures, has finally achieved a thumping victory in Karnataka elections by getting clear majority under the leadership of Mr Siddaramaiah and Mr DK Sivakumar . Major role in its electoral victory is played by 5 social sector guarantees the INC has promised in its manifesto. ₹2,000 monthly assistance to women heads of all families ( Gruhalakshmi), 200 units of power to all households ( Gruhajyoti) ₹3,000 every month for graduate youth and ₹1,500 for diploma holders ( Yuvanidhi), 10 kg rice per person per month( Anna Bhagya) and Free travel for women in the State public transport buses ( Uchita Prayana). Whether the upcoming government remains true to its promises is the curiosity shared by the common man. Giving out 5 guarantees is possible in two ways. Either putting too many exclusions to reduce expenditure and strain on budget or Risk h...