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State Budget 2025-26 Puts Rs. 1.1 Lakh Crore Structural Commitments Under Scrutiny, Pushing Fiscal Reform Agenda Forward
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Interest payment, salaries/wages, pensions continue to consume major chunk of finances
“Word choice 'consume,' 'major chunk' implies fiscal strain and resource depletion, creating concern about budget sustainability.”