Three-judge SC bench to hear case of freebies promised by political parties

Aug 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 26 : The Supreme Court on Friday referred the freebies case to a three-judge bench while saying that the issue...

Freebies by political parties have "tadka of populism": Chief Election Commissioner

Oct 09, 2023

"Such freebies announcements have the 'tadka' of populism. Implementing the freebies and otherwise, both are difficult (choices)," CEC Kumar said while addressing a press...

Integrate homeless in mainstream society; freebies cause joblessness: SC on right to shelter

Feb 12, 2025

The Supreme Court criticised the practice of providing freebies to the homeless, stating it contributes to worklessness. It emphasised integrating them into mainstream society...

"What is definition of freebies?" Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on BJP's allegations of promising freebies in elections

Oct 13, 2023

Countering the BJP's allegation that grand old party promised freebies in poll-bound states, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the freebies, promised by Prime Minister Narendra...

Freebies: Short-term political gain may become long-term economic distress, says Report

Feb 10, 2025

Once just campaign promises, political freebies have now become a crucial strategy for winning elections in India.

Freebies used for political agenda should be banned, opines renowned economist

Aug 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 30 : Amid the row over pre-election goodies and freebies, renowned economist and Member of the Economic Advisory Council to...