Tag: GSDP

The Election Commission has surveyed the various political parties to gauge interest in using a standardised style for election manifestos to disclose the monetary consequences of campaign pledges. The format specifications will be included in the optional model code of conduct. EC's goal is for voters to make a well-informed decision. It's worth noting that five months ago, EC told the highest court that it's up to voters to decide whether or not election promises may be kept. It's possible for EC to have a change of heart. But will this really work? Making accurate economic predictions is difficult since they rely on assumptions that don't always pan out. It is therefore unlikely to yield useful information to ask political parties to make assumptions about their budgetary pled...