‘Freebies’ can be lifesavers during dire times. In light of this statement, analyze the impact of freebies offered by political parties.
Answer: Freebies refer to things that are promised for free by the political parties to win elections.
Positive Impact of Freebies
1. Social Benefits:
- Manages health emergencies, e.g.:Free COVID-19 vaccination.
- Promotes digital inclusiveness by distribution of free laptops.
- Promotes gender equality and reduces drop-out of girls by providing free bicycles.
2. Economic Benefits:
- Creates large-scale manufacturing capacity for goods that are distributed for free.
- Creates employment opportunities.
3. Political Benefits:
- Helps the state to fulfill obligation imposed by the Constitution on the state of taking proactive measures for welfare of poor.
- Reduces chances of disruption caused due to rising discontent in ....
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