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
