The Freebie Fever: A Rs 10,000 Down Payment on Disaster
It started with a seemingly harmless gesture—Rs 10,000 dangled before voters like bait on a hook. But this isn’t charity; it’s a calculated bribe, a political sleight of hand that’s taken root in bihar and beyond. Freebies are no longer exceptions; they’re the rule. From cash handouts to promises of free electricity and gas, politicians are turning elections into auctions, where the highest bidder wins power. This Rs 10,000 isn’t a gift—it’s the first domino in a chain reaction that could collapse India’s economy.
The Slippery Slope: From Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and Beyond
Mark this prediction: if Rs 10,000 is the benchmark today, Rs 20,000 is the inevitable tomorrow. The logic is ruthless—once voters taste the sweet poison of free money, the demand will only escalate. “What happened in bihar wasn’t ‘help’, it was outright bribery disguised as welfare.” This isn’t about uplifting the poor; it’s about enslaving them to a cycle of dependency. As the stakes rise, so will the price tag, draining public coffers and leaving future generations to foot a bill they never signed up for.
The Blame Game: Politicians and Voters in a Toxic Dance
Don’t just blame the politicians—look in the mirror, India. “Fault is of citizens who accept… vote wrongly.. pay the price.” Both sides are complicit. Parties peddle freebies as election mantras, while voters lap it up, trading their long-term future for short-term gain. Corruption, scandals, and years of neglect are swept under the rug with a few thousand rupees. This isn’t governance; it’s a Faustian bargain where the soul of democracy is sold, piece by piece, to the highest bidder.
The Political Spin: Development or Deception?
Some defend these handouts as “development.” narendra Modi’s X post, “Development has won,” rings hollow when paired with Rs 10,000 doles. #JaiShreeRam# calls it out: “If he was so confident of winning on development, why Rs.10,000 dole?” The hypocrisy is glaring—parties claim to champion progress while resorting to bribes. Subraya Hebbar’s counterargument—“If bjp follows your advice and loses badly… how will that help the future generations?”—misses the point. True development doesn’t come with a price tag; it builds a foundation, not a facade.
The Call to Action: Will india Wake Up or Wilt?
The solution lies in rejecting this normalization, demanding accountability, and voting for vision over handouts. The future generations deserve a legacy of strength, not servitude. The choice is ours: dismantle the freebie trap or watch it bury us alive. The time for action is now—before Rs 20,000 becomes the new normal, and India’s soul is lost forever.
Closing Note
As we debate, as we vote, as we live, let’s remember: every rupee handed out today is a chain forged for tomorrow. Share your outrage, demand change, and let’s keep this fight alive. In the age of social media, silence is complicity—speak now, or watch the future burn.
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