Do freebies given by political parties bridge the financial gap?
The financial divide between privileged and underprivileged – A problem that political parties have left unresolved for ages. Should people come forward to bridge this gap? - J. Murali Krishnan Election is a celebration not only for the political parties but also for people who wait for announcements made by them which could be distribution of cash to offering subsidies and free schemes. While majority of the political parties focus on people from the underprivileged section of the society, two crucial questions linger in a common man’s mind. Do freebies and subsidies really help the poor? Are they really bridging the financial gap between the privileged and the underprivileged? Welfare schemes like free mid-day meal and breakfast scheme in government and government-aided schools, free books and notebooks to school children, PDS, etc. do benefit a major chunk of people. However, it’s been years since these welfare...