Pre-poll freebies creating a class of parasites, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the practice of political parties giving freebies ahead of the elections, saying it has made people unwilling to work.

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A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih said people were not willing to work as they were getting free ration and money. "Unfortunately, because of these freebies, which just on the anvil of elections are declared, like 'Ladki Bahin' and other schemes, people are not willing to work."