Otherwise bitter political rivals, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) undoubtedly agree on one point: both believe their extravagant electoral promises are part of their welfare agenda and not an attempt to bribe the voter. Since 2006, both have diligently distributed the freebies promised in their manifestos by freely drawing on public funds after being elected to power. Some have voiced concern...
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