India's election chief calls for political parties to disclose the financial feasibility of their election "freebies."

India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar finds it difficult to define "freebies" due to legal challenges, but stresses the need for political parties to disclose the financial feasibility of their election promises. He warns that unrealistic freebies can lead to states struggling to pay salaries. Kumar calls for a focus on a state's fiscal health and financial sustainability, suggesting an amendment to the Election Code to require parties to detail the costs and impacts of their campaign promises.

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