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Nothing but appeasement: SC slams freebies before polls

In a resounding statement, the Supreme Court has lambasted state governments for rolling out freebie schemes on the eve of elections. The justices labeled this tactic as a dangerous form of appeasement that risks stalling economic growth and jeopardizing state budgets.

19 Feb 2026 11:22 pm