Vassundra Raje (Rajasthan Chief Minister) today announced that if re-elected she will provide free education for all in government schools till class 12th. Congress on the other hand implemented the reservation system in India (which i personally believe is against growth).
The DMK promised a free television set to every family (state population of more than 62 million) . They also promised “quality rice” at two rupees (less than a cent) a KG. Things became even more crazier when they promised free gas stoves, computer training and electricity (to farmers and weavers). The landless are being promised two acres of land.
On the other hand Chandra Babu Naidu (a politician from Andhra Pradesh)promised 13-hour-free electricity supply to farmers, against the supply of seven hours now. He promised free Mangal Sutra for prospective brides , free LPG cylinders and for unemployed youth Rs 1000. For boys and girls studying in high school, he promised to revive the free cycle scheme.
Will all this be sufficiant to get people out of poverty? Rather than promising TV they should promise electricity.
Where do we draw the line between pragmatism and populism? In the next elections , our politicians might promise free house , car or even GOLD.
I don\’t usually agree with this type of thing but you are right. Thanks.