The debate over “freebies” in election campaigns exposes the tension between populist politics and fiscal prudence.…
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States Gave Money For Freebies But Not To Retired Judges: Supreme Court
The court was hearing a plea filed by the All India Judges Association regarding retired judges’…
Supreme Court’s Warning To Maharashtra
The court observed that Maharashtra’s conduct in the matter was not that of a “model state”.…
“Politics Of Freebies Distort Expenditure Priorities”: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Empowerment of pockets by fiscal grant only increases dependence, he said. (File) New Delhi: Politics of…
Promise Of Pre-Poll Freebies “Corrupt Practice”: Petitioners To Supreme Court
The hearing will continue on Thursday. New Delhi: The promise of pre-election freebies by political parties…