What do you understand by freebies? Do they come under corrupt activities under provisions Sec123 of RPA 1951?
- May 18, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPS Topics
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Hint: Bit of factual question but often in news and can be used elsewhere. It is particularly relevant with frequent misuse during the elections.
Introduction (I): Explain what is meant by the freebies and how it is frequently resorted to in Indian election campaigns. Body (B): 1) Talk of corrupt activities under RPA, 1951 and discuss if freebies comes under it. Refer to the SC opinion on it and how freebies violate the atmosphere of elections. 2) Suggest effective measures to address freebies culture Conclusion (C): Such practices are challenge to free and fair elections and one person one vote principle. |
charities donors institutional and other stakeholders Salient features of the Representation of People's Act; Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs SHGs various groups and associations What do you understand by freebies? Do they come under corrupt activities under provisions Sec123 of RPA 1951?