Elections are taking place in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, and so, it is essential to assess how effectively governments are expanding access to opportunities for their citizens, i.e., access to basic amenities, healthcare, education, socio-economic security, and legal recourse. And to what extent are state administrations addressing deeply rooted inequalities within their jurisdictions?

The advancements—or lack thereof—in these areas offer valuable insight into how governments are responding to the needs of the electorate.

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