Venkaiah Naidu calls for stricter anti-defection law, flags ‘freebie’ culture
Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu has advocated for stricter anti-defection laws and criticized the 'freebie' culture in Indian politics. He expressed concern over the fiscal impact of welfare schemes on state budgets.
Why it matters
Naidu's comments reflect ongoing debates regarding political stability and the economic sustainability of populist welfare policies in India.
Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called for stricter implementation of the Anti-Defection Law and urged amendments to the 10th Schedule of the Constitution to make it more robust.
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