Скачать или смотреть The freebies that cost you and benefit political parties ☠️

India’s political landscape often sparks heated debates about freebies versus real development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly spoken out against “revdi culture” — the politics of distributing free schemes to lure voters. Yet, time and again, the BJP itself has rolled out its own freebie schemes, from free gas cylinders and electricity subsidies to direct cash transfers and farm loan waivers.
While parties argue that welfare is necessary for uplifting the poor, critics question whether this comes at the cost of infrastructure, jobs, education, and healthcare investments. India still struggles with unemployment, poor urban planning, and crumbling public systems — yet billions are spent every year on populist subsidies.
Is this strategy a necessary political compromise in a democracy where votes matter more than vision? Or is it hypocrisy?