Free for all
Post independent era the promises to  entice  the voters is so called
freebies
In the past it was projects that would ameliorate the welfare of
citizens.while APP is being castigated for free electricity
What about  ladli scheme, widows and doles to  ladies ,pensions to
motorcycle pilots, freedom fighters  ,seamen  ,free ration to so called
below poverty line  or highly subsidized  indiscriminately
Are" nt  these bribes of the same category The long standing demand for
doles to unemployed has been buried. What about rations  on Diwali
 Christmas  ,sarees,TV sets, washing machines  mixers ,mobiles, bikes among
others  freely distributed at near election times  Is it not corrupt money
swindled by politicians  to buy goodwill?
Govt jobs are avaiable to highest bidders and mostly outsiders are
preferred as they keep their mouths shut.What about free travel to
politicians  and their families by air  road ,rail free electricity  water
postage  phone bills,petrol,money to celebrate national days at residence,
subsidized  or interest free loans for housing even if they have one and
subsidized food at assembly parliament  session will take your breath away
.Besides free  medical treatment in India and abroad
The point under consideration that many below  poverty line have even non
resident accounts and huge FD's, owning cars and posh residential houses
and properties
There are instances when these rations are used to feed dogs etc and are
sold for a premium, which means they are not used for consumption
The culture of Free is catching up at a rapid state.The Citizens  need to
realise  that it is we who pay through taxes the so called freebies and
must resists  that exercise when revenues are diverted to non productive
purpose

Nelson lopes  Chinchinim

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