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According to The Hindu Business Line,
distributing freebies has become the new 'normal' for political parties in
India.
These freebies are seen as effective tools to
secure victories in elections. The range of freebies offered includes
essentials like free food, water, electricity, and even free education.
This strategy of offering free items to voters
has been proven to sway election outcomes, becoming a common practice for
various political parties across the country.
In the context of the forthcoming elections in
Bihar, promises of free education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and
more are expected from different political parties like RJD, JDU, Congress, and
BJP (particularly due to its presence at the Centre).
The article highlights how the distribution of
freebies has transitioned into a key aspect of election dynamics, influencing
voter behavior and political outcomes significantly.
My Take:
Freezing
of Freebies …. 29 Aug 2022
Extract :
Dear
Shri Narendrabhai,
You
recently raked up this issue by your public reference to “ Revadi Culture “
I have
no doubt that you are keeping a close watch on the observations /
arguments
/ views ( listed below ), expressed during PIL hearings
In light of these, if you are serious about
bringing an end to this “ revadi culture “,
the only option left to you is to , introduce
yourself , a BILL in the next session of
the Lok Sabha, as ( conceptually ) outlined below (
not reproduced . Click the link above )
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By offering “ doles “ , are we :
Ø Creating a “ Dependency on Sarkaar-MaaBaap “ culture ?
Ø Depriving the beneficiaries any “ incentive “ to work and earn as
self-employed ?
Instead of transferring Rs 3000 pm into bank account of a beneficiary
, ( Rs 1.8 lakh in 5 year tenure of the political party in power ) , would it
not be much better to use this amount to provide her “ Skills “ with which
she can become employed / self-employed and earn an honest living for the rest
of her life ? – and , in the process, create “ Wealth / Assets / GDP “ for the
country ?
Do not feed a person fish daily : teach him
how to catch fish
Call to Action:
To the political parties mentioned in the
article, I urge you to consider the long-term implications of relying heavily
on the distribution of freebies for electoral gains.
While these strategies may yield short-term
results, focusing on sustainable policies and genuine development agendas can
lead to more enduring support from the electorate.
Let's prioritize transparency, accountability,
and the welfare of the nation over short-lived giveaways to secure a stronger
democratic foundation.
With regards,
www.HemenParekh.ai / 29
Nov 2024
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