Explained: What is the Freebies Debate? | Freebies Culture in India | UPSC Prelims & Mains 2022-2023

The recent comment by the Indian Prime Minister's on 'revadi culture' or freebies being dangerous for the development of the country has sparked the debate on freebies culture in India. The freebie culture is not new to Indian politics. Freebies are something that are given out for free. Freebies like free power, water, electronic appliances, cycles etc. are among promises made by political parties.

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The Election Commission has explained that freebies was a term open to subjective interpretation and has no precise legal definitions. For instance, during a natural disaster or a pandemic, providing life-saving medicines, food or funds may save lives but in regular times, they can be termed freebies.

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In this context, it is important to understand the history of freebies culture in India, reasons behind the rising prevalence of freebie culture in India, controversy about freebies and much more.

In this lecture, we will discuss:
1. What are freebies?
2. What is the freebies debate in India?
3. History of Freebies Culture in India
4. Reasons for rising prevalence of freebie culture in India.
5. Arguments against Freebies
6. Arguments in support of Freebies
7. Freebies vs Welfare Schemes
8. Supreme Court's views on Freebies
9. Who pays for the freebies?

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