#Freebies Archives

Since the model code of conduct came into force, the authorities have seized various other items worth Rs.83 crore reportedly meant for distribution among voters as freebies

Polls

Telangana: Ahead of upcoming polls, seizure of cash, gold crosses Rs.700...

PGurus Newsdesk - November 27, 2023 1

Telangana elections - Value of freebies, cash, gold, liquor, etc caught by EC crosses Rs.700 cr As per officials, the pre-election seizure of cash, gold,...

The agencies have seized 1,33,832 liters of liquor worth Rs.4.72 crore, 900 kilograms of ganja valued Rs.2.48 crore

Polls

Telangana: Ahead of Assembly polls, cash & liquor seizure touch Rs.75...

PGurus Newsdesk - October 15, 2023 0

Telangana polls: Rs.48.32 crore in cash, 37.4 kg of gold, liquor worth Rs.4.72 crore seized Ahead of upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for next month, Telangana...

The top court had expressed its discontent with EC for not taking a stand on the menace of freebies offered by political parties

Laws

Central govt to take steps for major electoral reforms: Law Minister...

PGurus Newsdesk - October 6, 2022 1

Poll law to monitor political funding? Govt in talks with EC to provide 'support' for reforms Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the Central government...

Discussing two other indirect revdis which are far more dangerous than the ones the nation is debating about, and yet no one talks about them

Opinion

The biggest Revdis no one talks about

Ganesan Subramanian - August 25, 2022 0

Two more dangerous indirect Revdis Revdis are among the hottest topics in national debates. I had written in an article titled, “How To Curb Freebie...

The bench noted that irrational freebies are definitely an issue of concern and there should be financial discipline

Law and Order

Centre says lay guidelines on freebies; Supreme Court favours balance between...

PGurus Newsdesk - August 11, 2022 1

Supreme Court asked by Centre to lay down guidelines to regulate freebies announced by political parties The Centre on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to...