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DC Edit | Do States Count Freebies' Cost?

Before getting sucked into argument over the efficacy of such payouts, it must be said that the inducements are considered legal as the top court upheld the right of political parties to offer freebies while emphasising that they should be done responsibly

15 Feb 2026 9:43 pm