Are We Not Creating Class Of Parasites? SC Slams Freebies Promised Before Polls
SC deprecated the practice of political parties promising "freebies" just ahead of elections and asked "are we not creating a class of parasites" instead of bringing people into the mainstream and contribute towards national development.
Feb 12, 2025, 19:20 PM IST
Politics Sparks Over Delhi Muslim Voters
Taal Thok Ke: Politics of every single vote in Delhi elections. Efforts are being made to set things according to their own convenience.
Jan 30, 2025, 19:20 PM IST
Delhi Assembly Elections: Women Voters React To Direct Cash Benefits Promised By BJP, AAP And Congress
AAP, under the Mahila Samman Yojana, has pledged Rs 2,100 per month to women. Not to be left behind, the Congress has introduced the 'Pyari Didi Yojana,' promising Rs 2,500 monthly to women if elected.
Jan 11, 2025, 12:11 PM IST
DNA: RBI Big Advice on Freebie Politics
Free electricity, free water, free ration, free bus service...
Dec 20, 2024, 23:24 PM IST
Kejriwal Announces ₹1,000 Monthly Aid For Women, Promises ₹2,100 Post-Delhi Polls
Under the scheme, women in Delhi will receive ₹1,000 per month, with the amount promised to increase to ₹2,100 if AAP secures a third consecutive term in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections.
Dec 12, 2024, 15:16 PM IST
SC Cracks Down On Distribution Of Freebies During Polls; Seeks Replies from Centre, States And ECI
The PIL demanded comprehensive rules to prevent political parties from giving cash and other freebies at the cost of taxpayers.
Oct 06, 2023, 12:18 PM IST
CM Shivraj Hopes To Fight Anti-Incumbency In Debt-Ridden MP With Freebies, Read Details
Shivraj Singh Chouhan led-BJP government in Madhya Pradesh is launching various schemes and freebies to attract the voters even as the state has a debt of around Rs 3.5 lakh crore.
Jun 15, 2023, 13:37 PM IST
SC lists election freebies matter before 3-judge bench, urges early hearing
SC on Tuesday said a three-judge bench will hear a plea related to the freebies that political parties promise during election campaigns.
Nov 01, 2022, 15:48 PM IST
‘It can't regulate issues like freebies’: Congress’ Jairam Ramesh on ECI
In a letter, the Election Commission of India requested that all recognised national and state parties submit their comments on the proposed model code amendments by October 19.
Oct 28, 2022, 16:00 PM IST
Amid freebies debate, EC bans parties from distributing sarees, shirts during rallies
The Election Commission issued fresh set of instructions to restrict the freebies culture. The commission banned distribution of apparel like saree, shirts etc by a party or a candidate during rallies and campaigns. It also disallowed the use of educational institutions including their grounds for political campaigns and rallies.
Oct 12, 2022, 22:33 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of the 'Economics' behind freebies announced by political parties
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse the economics behind the freebies culture in Indian politics.
Oct 04, 2022, 23:54 PM IST
'EMPTY poll promises made by parties have FAR-REACHING ramifications': EC on freebies
EC on freebies: Election Commission has observed that the declarations made by political parties ahead of polls are quite routine and ambiguous and do not provide adequate information to the voters to exercise informed choice in an election.
Oct 04, 2022, 16:20 PM IST
Who really benefits form the freebie politics ?
Like Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi has started giving free guarantees before the elections in Gujarat. The big question is, who gets the real benefit from this kind of politics?
Sep 06, 2022, 11:58 AM IST
After Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi also Promises Freebies ahead of Gujarat polls
Like Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi has started giving free guarantees before the elections in Gujarat. The big question is, who gets the real benefit from this kind of politics?
Sep 06, 2022, 11:52 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi Promises Freebies ahead of Gujarat polls
What will be the issue in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections? The question is whether Modi vs free politics will be an issue. On one side there is Prime Minister Modi who says that it will cause damage while on the other side there are some leaders who are promising to give freebies.
Sep 06, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
Gujarat politics: Gas cylinders at Rs 500 to loan waivers for farmers - Rahul Gandhi's promises at Congress rally
Gujarat politics: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi promised to focus on generating employement for 10 lakh youth in the state.
Sep 05, 2022, 15:45 PM IST
Ban of freebies? Supreme Court refers matter to three-judge bench, calls it COMPLEX issue
During the hearing, the top court stated that there can be no denying that in an electoral democracy, the true power lies with the electorate and the electorate judges the parties and candidates. The top court also directed the three-judge bench to review its 2013 order in this regard while describing the issues of freebies as a complex matter.
Aug 26, 2022, 11:12 AM IST
Ban on FREEBIES and 'Revadi' culture? Supreme Court to decide today
During the previous hearing, the Supreme Court made a strong observation on the culture of political parties announcing ''freebies'' during the election season to lure voters and said that it is causing a ''big loss to the country's economy.''
Aug 26, 2022, 07:32 AM IST
'IMPOSSIBLE': Dolo-650 tablet makers on its alleged Rs 1000 crore marketing budget
The Central Board for Direct Taxes has accused makers of the Dolo-650 tablet of distributing freebies worth Rs 1,000 crore to doctors as consideration for prescribing the tablet.
Aug 20, 2022, 11:42 AM IST
DNA: When will 'thug' bond of pharma company-doctors break?
DOLO...is a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of fever. This fever medicine has not suddenly hit the tongue of every person in India. For this, Rs 1,000 crore was spent by the company.
Aug 20, 2022, 00:26 AM IST