The Maharashtra government’s recent decision to constitute a 10-member all-party committee to study the Kerala State Lottery system is, to put it mildly, outlandish. At a time when pressing economic and social issues cry out for serious attention, such a move only betrays a disturbing willingness to emulate the worst aspects of governance while ignoring the best.

Kerala, no doubt, offers much to emulate. Its model of development—rooted in universal education, strong public health infrastructure, and people-centric welfare schemes—is a testament to long-term policy vision and grassroots empowerment. Maharashtra, with its industrial muscle and demographic diversity, would do well to adapt some of these features........

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