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...

"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...

"Haryana people will soon get benefits of AAP freebies...": Delhi CM Kejriwal tells CM Khattar

Sep 03, 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday responded to the remarks of his Haryana counterpart, Manohar Lal Khattar on 'freebies'.