New Delhi: The Central Election Commission has written a letter to all the political parties on Tuesday regarding the promises to be made regarding free schemes before the elections across the country. Taking a tough stand on ‘Rewari Culture’, the Election Commission has asked voters to provide authentic information about the financial viability of election promises.
The Commission has said that it cannot ignore the undesirable effect of not giving full details of election promises and its financial stability.
The answer sought by October 19
According to the Election Commission, hollow electoral promises have far-reaching consequences. The Election Commission, in its letter to political parties, has proposed a detailed disclosure of all the promises. Along with this, all its advantages and economic aspects were also asked to be told. The commission has asked all the parties to send their arguments by October 19.
Through the reform proposal, the Election Commission aims to inform voters about the financial viability of election promises made in the manifesto and whether they are within the financial capacity of the state or central government.
Supreme Court expressed concern over ‘Rewari culture’
Earlier, in the month of August 3, the Supreme Court had heard a petition filed against the promise of free schemes before the elections across the country. During the hearing, the court, showing strictness on the ‘Rewari culture’, sought suggestions from the Central Government, the Election Commission, and all the parties to the petition on the formation of a body to find a solution before the elections.
The petitioner had said before the court that, these free schemes increase the burden on the country, the state, and the people. During the hearing, the counsel for the petitioner questioned whose pocket is affected by these free schemes.
The Supreme Court said that there is a need to set up a body to deal with the ‘Rewari culture’. The court has asked those who get freebies and those who oppose it to be included in it.
