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Promising Freebies During Polls "Serious Economic Issue": Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that political parties promising to distribute freebies during election campaigns is a "serious economic issue" and said there is a need for a body to examine the issue.
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Can't Control Parties' Freebies Promises, Poll Panel Tells Supreme Court
Any action to regulate promises by political parties to give out freebies if elected to power would be an overreach unless legal provisions are put in place, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court today.
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"Freebie Budget Going Beyond Regular Budget": Supreme Court Airs Concern
Calling it a "serious issue", the court said that the "freebie budget" is going beyond the regular budget. It has sought a response from the poll body and the union government in four weeks.
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Promising Freebies During Polls "Serious Economic Issue": Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that political parties promising to distribute freebies during election campaigns is a "serious economic issue" and said there is a need for a body to examine the issue.
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Can't Control Parties' Freebies Promises, Poll Panel Tells Supreme Court
Any action to regulate promises by political parties to give out freebies if elected to power would be an overreach unless legal provisions are put in place, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court today.
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"Freebie Budget Going Beyond Regular Budget": Supreme Court Airs Concern
Calling it a "serious issue", the court said that the "freebie budget" is going beyond the regular budget. It has sought a response from the poll body and the union government in four weeks.
