The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns over political parties offering freebies, questioning whether such actions were fostering dependency rather than encouraging participation in the workforce. The court noted that freebies might discourage people from working, impacting sectors like agriculture. The urban poverty alleviation mission is being finalized to address homelessness.
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