The Jal Jeevan Mission has made significant progress on installing taps in rural households since 2019, but only about half of these taps are fully functional, according to a survey commissioned by the government.
Just 13 MPs have been elected unopposed since 1962. On the flip side, there have been two seats where more than 400 candidates contested. But most forfeited their deposits.
Nearly one in four Indians said in a pre-poll survey that price rise would be the most important issue while voting this time. The government has claimed success against inflation, but it sure is nervous, as recent price cuts suggest.