Freebies in elections
Double-tongued Modi in 2022 attacked electoral freebies. Said the Revadi Culture is very dangerous for India's development.
Electoral freebies are vote-buying practices. Such promises can distort free and fair elections by influencing voters. This practice is legally and politically contested. Courts and economists are actively debating whether and how to restrict them. The Madras court earlier didn't stop them due to court limitations. Strict conditions under the Model Code of Conduct and Election Commission rules should not allow sweets for votes, as freebies are in exchange for votes.
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