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Remember the Tamil Nadu candidate who promised a trip to the moon in election manifesto? Here’s why he promised the freebies
Thulam Saravanan said that his aim was simply to spread awareness and to caution voters against parties promising freebies.
Madurai candidate promises mini-helicopter, trip to moon and robot in his election manifesto
Thulam Saravanan, the independent candidate from Madurai has made these promises to create awareness and caution voters from getting lured by freebies promised by politicians ahead of elections.
‘Farmers’ protest leaked audio: Protestor admits of camping at Ghazipur border for money and free liquor
An audio recording of a call believed to be that of a protesting 'farmer' has gone viral on social media.
Fact-check: Is government giving free internet to students for online classes during coronavirus lockdown
A message has been circulating over the messaging apps and social media platforms that the government has decided to provide 10 GB of free internet to students so that they can attend online classes.
Why do you want to destroy the Delhi Metro? SC slams Kejriwal govt over free Metro rides to women
Noting that losses on this count will run up to Rs 1,500 crore per annum, the Supreme Court bench said that as a result, DMRC may not remain a profitable venture.
Supreme Court seeks response of the Centre and the EC on a petition seeking ban on announcement cash transfer schemes before elections
The petitioner Dr. Pentapati Pulla Rao contended in the petition that such schemes provide an unfair advantage to the ruling party
Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students
AAP govt is yet to fulfil election promise of concessional travel passes for senior citizens, students and persons with disabilities.
After free travel schemes for women AAP offers freebies to school students in Delhi, BJP calls it ‘act of desperation’
The announcement was made in a felicitation ceremony organised for students and their parents at the Thyagaraj stadium on June 22
Metro Man Sreedharan asks PM Modi to ‘not agree’ with AAP’s proposal of free travel for women
Since the Delhi government and Centre are equal partners in DMRC, Sreedharan sought PM Modi’s "personal intervention" in the matter.
I am a Delhi resident and I do not want a ‘free metro ride’
Women aren't special snowflakes who need 'free metro and bus rides'.
