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...

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 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...

"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...

Selfish announcements of freebies will prevent India from becoming self-reliant: PM Modi

Aug 10, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second generation (2G) ethanol plant in Panipat via video conferencing on World...

"Why are you so against welfare schemes for poor?": KTR asks Cantre

Aug 13, 2022

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 14 : Amid the ongoing debate on freebies culture, Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao on Saturday hit out at the...