INDIA'S ELECTION FREEBIES DEBATE 

On #Worklifeindia with Devina Gupta at the BBC World News
Populist freebies v/s pragmatic welfare schemes
Can one be chosen over other in the world's largest democracy?
During high voltage #elections politicians here often promise freebies that can range from free bicycles to colour TVs, land, gold, electricity, water and much more!
While some would argue many of these are #welfare schemes, others claim its wastage of #taxpayers money!
So in the end- can India afford #freebies?
Join our experts:
Yamini Aiyer- Center for Policy Research, Bhanumurthy N R , Mitali Nikore Nikore Associates
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