The word ‘freebies’ is simply incorrect, and goes against a welfare state. Yet, the present regime has sparked a strange debate.
The word ‘freebies’ is simply incorrect, and goes against a welfare state. Yet, the present regime has sparked a strange debate. First, the PM talked about ‘revdi culture’ as a hindrance to development, then RBI said the exchequer was being affected by ‘freebies’. Now, the SC has suggested a panel to decide whether freebies are valid or not? Dr Deepa Sinha, who has worked in the social sector for long, speaks to Newsclick on all these issues.