Dehradun, Feb. 16 -- With another round of assembly elections approaching, freebies are already being handed out by incumbent governments. Promises regarding government jobs are being made, regardless of whether government salaries are even being paid on time. Where the opposition rules, poor state finances are conveniently blamed on the central government. On the other hand, it is time for the launch of mega-projects by the BJP double-engine Sarkar. And, of course, the particular ideologies of each contending party are being given an extra edge to seem the best defender of their supporters' interests. And, if this does bring in the votes, be assured that there will be even more of the same in the future.
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