Election Commission to SC: Can’t ban freebies by parties; let voters decide, weigh adverse effects on economy
At a time when offer of freebies by political parties have come under intense scrutiny, the Election Commission has in a very significant affidavit told the Supreme Court that it is beyond its powers to regulate the announcement and promise of freebies by political parties ahead of elections
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