Dhankhar disses parties for freebies, calls it ‘political intoxication of people’
1 year, 4 months ago

Dhankhar disses parties for freebies, calls it ‘political intoxication of people’

Hindustan Times  

UDAIPUR: Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday asked political parties to debate the practice of extending free goods or facilities by states, saying the “political intoxication of the people by the distribution of largesse” requires serious deliberation. Dhankhar’s statement comes amid back-and-forth between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government and the Opposition parties on the topic. Dhankhar, who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, said the ”temples of democracy” have become “hotbeds of disturbance and disruptions” these days and reminded lawmakers that public representatives were “expected to put people before politics, decency before division.” “As a consequence of such worrisome scenario, parliament and legislatures are fast surging into irrelevance. The Rajya Sabha chairman’s speech assumes importance in the backdrop of the last monsoon session that saw regular disruptions over the Opposition’s demand for the Prime Minister’s statement on Manipur.

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Doing Freebies Math: Why there are no easy solutions
1 year, 10 months ago

Doing Freebies Math: Why there are no easy solutions

India Today  

While releasing his recent book, BJP MP Varun Gandhi made a strong pitch for regulating freebies culture. In October 2022, ECI released a standard pro-forma to be used by political parties to disclose how they would fund their poll promises, a move that provoked heated response from opposition parties, with some of them calling it an “interference in their democratic …

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism a policy intervention for inclusive growth: BJP in letter to EC
2 years, 1 month ago

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism a policy intervention for inclusive growth: BJP in letter to EC

Firstpost  

Making a distinction between freebies and welfarism, the BJP has suggested in a reply to the poll panel that parties should place emphasis on voter empowerment and capacity building rather than increase the dependency of people, a party insider said. New Delhi: Making a distinction between freebies and welfarism, the BJP has suggested in a reply to the Election Commission …

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC
2 years, 1 month ago

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Making a distinction between freebies and welfarism, the BJP has suggested in a reply to the Election Commission that parties should place emphasis on voter empowerment and capacity building rather than increase the dependency of people, a party insider said. “The BJP has suggested that emphasis should be on empowering voters, increasing their capacity, imparting them skills to …

Issue of political parties promising freebies 'serious', why can't Centre call for all-party meet, asks SC
2 years, 3 months ago

Issue of political parties promising freebies 'serious', why can't Centre call for all-party meet, asks SC

Firstpost  

The apex court said unless there is a unanimous decision among political parties that freebies are going to destroy the economy and needed to be stopped, nothing can happen New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a “debate” on the “serious” issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the …

All Political Parties Are in Favour of Freebies, Says Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

All Political Parties Are in Favour of Freebies, Says Supreme Court

News 18  

New Delhi: All political parties including BJP are in favour of freebies and due to this a judicial attempt has been made to deal with it, said the Supreme Court on Tuesday while deliberating with a PIL opposing promises of such handouts by the parties during polls. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that nobody has an issue with the social …

"Don't Think You're The Only Wise Party" : Supreme Court To DMK In "Freebies" Case
2 years, 4 months ago

"Don't Think You're The Only Wise Party" : Supreme Court To DMK In "Freebies" Case

Live Law  

While hearing the case relating to promise of "freebies" by political parties, the Supreme Court on Tuesday took a dim view of certain statements made by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party.DMK, in an impleading petition filed before the Supreme Court, stated that welfare measures intended to uplift the marginalized persons cannot be termed as "freebies". While hearing the case relating …

Modi govt. is the biggest freebie giver for political leverage: Amit Mitra
2 years, 4 months ago

Modi govt. is the biggest freebie giver for political leverage: Amit Mitra

The Hindu  

Wading into the freebie debate, former West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra said what Prime Minister Narendra Modi government was calling “freebies” were fundamental for the inclusive economic growth of the country. This government has been the biggest giver of freebies for political leverage.” He pointed out that through eight Central schemes, the Centre pays out ₹1.25 lakh crores, which …

Should there be limits on ‘freebies’? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 4 months ago

Should there be limits on ‘freebies’? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

While hearing a petition demanding the de-recognition of political parties that promise “irrational freebies” to voters, the Supreme Court recently drew attention to the substantial fiscal cost of freebies. The court noted that a legislation banning freebies is not advisable, but at the same time called for a balance between welfare measures and loss to the public exchequer. The Supreme …

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Voters, if given a chance, will prefer to earn a dignified earning through welfare schemes such as MNREGA and create public assets in rural India. The court was hearing a petition to curb the practice of offering or distributing “irrational freebies” at the cost of public money, especially in debt-ridden States during the run-up to elections. ‘Don’t confuse freebies with …

Don't play 'Dostwadi' politics, invest in citizens: Sisodia slams BJP over freebies issue
2 years, 4 months ago

Don't play 'Dostwadi' politics, invest in citizens: Sisodia slams BJP over freebies issue

India TV News  

Manish Sisodia slams BJP: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia asked the Centre to invest in citizens and alleged that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tried to scare people by claiming that spending government money on public welfare will destroy India. They do 'Dostwadi' politics and we do politics for the common people," the deputy chief minister and AAP leader said. …

Supreme Court not in favour of derecognising political parties over freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court not in favour of derecognising political parties over freebies

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on August 11, 2022 refused to consider the question of derecognising political parties who resort to freebies. The apex court was considering the question of reining in the practice of political parties offering "irrational freebies" to the electorate if they are voted to power, especially in states which are already drowning in debt. Sheer loss to national …

Distributing freebies serious issue, amount has to be spent for infrastructure etc, says SC
2 years, 4 months ago

Distributing freebies serious issue, amount has to be spent for infrastructure etc, says SC

Firstpost  

A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Krishna Murari said the economy losing money and the welfare of people, both have to be balanced New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that promising and distributing freebies by political parties during elections is a “serious issue” and an amount has to be spent on infrastructure etc. The …

'No Different From Offering Freebies': Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge To Practice Of Political Parties Promising "Cash Benefits" In Election Manifestos
2 years, 7 months ago

'No Different From Offering Freebies': Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge To Practice Of Political Parties Promising "Cash Benefits" In Election Manifestos

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the alleged practice of political parties offering cash benefits in lieu of votes during elections. The development ensued in a petition filed by Parashar Narayan Sharma stating that practice of political parties offering cash benefits purportedly in lieu of votes is against the spirit of Section 123 of the Representation of …

What courts have said on 'freebies' from parties during elections
2 years, 8 months ago

What courts have said on 'freebies' from parties during elections

India Today  

During a lengthy meeting with PM Narendra Modi on April 2, several top bureaucrats expressed concern over populist schemes and freebies announced by political parties during assembly elections. On January 25, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission of India and the Centre on the issue of political parties wooing voters with the promise of freebies …

Election freebies: An easy tool for parties to woo voters
2 years, 9 months ago

Election freebies: An easy tool for parties to woo voters

India TV News  

Highlights Freebies have taken a prominent place in India's electoral politics. EC had to issue notice to political parties over wooing voters with the promise of freebies Regional parties like Samajwadi Party also joined the freebies race this election Freebies have taken a prominent place in India's electoral politics. Such is a situation that the Supreme Court had to issue …

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