Cash-for-Votes Politics Fuels Global Debt Trap

Freebies have become a common political tool worldwide, evolving in form and value. In India, initial freebies like free electricity, water, and bus travel have expanded to include bicycles, scooters, mangalsutras, laptops, and tablets. These items are distributed by political parties, including those that previously opposed such schemes, highlighting the growing trend of cash-for-votes politics contributing to a global debt crisis.

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