Pre-election freebie distribution needs regulation: Supreme Court
The apex court was hearing a petition by Delhi-based advocate S Subramaniam Balaji against the distribution of freebies in Tamil Nadu first by the government of party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and now the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIDMK). The court observed that mentioning of freebies in election manifesto does not come under purview of law, and directed the election commission to formulate guidelines in consultation with political parties to regulate such practices.
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Pre-election freebie distribution needs regulation: Supreme Court The apex court was hearing a petition by Delhi-based advocate S Subramaniam Balaji against the distribution of freebies in Tamil Nadu first by the government of party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and now the All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIDMK). The court observed that mentioning of freebies in election manifesto does not come under purview of law, and directed the election commission to formulate guidelines in consultation with political parties to regulate such practices. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/preelection-freebie-distribution-needs-regulation-supreme-court-41563