Daily Briefing: EC’s freebies debate U-turn; split on method to name new Supreme Court judges; and more


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Good morning, The Big story The Election Commission of India has written to all recognised national and state parties to spell out ways and means of raising resources to finance the freebies promises made during elections, and the impact they would have on the fiscal sustainability of the state or the Central government. Floating a consultation paper, the EC has asked parties to furnish their views by October 19. The EC’s move marks a U-turn from its previous stance on the freebies debate. Just weeks ago, the poll panel told the Supreme Court that “freebies can have different impacts on...