SC Issues Notice To EC Over "Irrational Freebies": Assembly Polls

Taking a serious note of freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, the Supreme Court, issued a notice to the ECI. Reviewing a petition, on January 25, CJI NV Ramana asked the EC and Central Government to take a legal path, saying freebies budget goes beyond regular budget, and needs a legal action. The court also asked the EC to dismiss parties, which offers "irrational freebies" to woo voters.