BJP vs Congress: Have political parties eradicated the freebie culture this time from manifesto? Let's take a look
This election season, coinciding with the festive spirit, kicked off on November 7, 2023. The states of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana witnessed polls between November 7-30, with the fate of these states to be known on December 3, the counting day.
This is a time when most of you will come across the word ‘freebie’ or ‘revdi culture’.
But, what is it exactly?
"Freebie culture" refers to a social or political environment where there is a prevalent expectation or practice of receiving goods, services, or benefits without payment, often in the form of giveaways, subsidies, or complimentary items. In the context of political discourse, it is often associated with political parties making promises of free goods or services to gain popularity and secure votes during elections.
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- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Telangana
- Chhattisgarh
- Mizoram
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- Political parties continue to rely on doles and make tall promises to voters despite the best efforts of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to curb such practices.
Here's what the two major political parties of India have promised in the five poll-bound states:
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