The Supreme Court was urged to hear a PIL seeking action against political parties promising or distributing "irrational freebies" before elections. The plea seeks symbol seizure, deregistration, or legal measures, arguing such practices affect fair elections and misuse public funds
The 19-day Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with eight key Bills passed, including MNREGA repeal, nuclear sector reforms, and insurance FDI hike. Politically charged debates on the national song and election reforms highlighted the session, attended by Prime Minister Modi
