CM Rekha Gupta: Freebies Dangerous for Growth, Calls for Targeted Welfare

• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta cautioned against the culture of freebies, calling them "dangerous" for long-term prosperity.
• Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit, Gupta emphasized the need for targeted welfare policies to uplift the socio-economic ladder's bottom.
• She stressed the importance of helping those "standing in the last row" to join the mainstream and support their families.
• The Supreme Court recently criticized pre-election freebies and subsidies, stating they hamper economic development and burden taxpayers.
• CJI Surya Kant questioned the financial burden of such populist measures, especially when offered to affluent individuals.