Opposition MPs critique Supreme Court's remarks on election freebies

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The Supreme Court questioned the practice of political parties offering pre-election freebies, calling it a financial concern. In response, opposition MPs from the Makkal Needhi Maiam party have criticized the court's 'hammer to kill a fly' analogy. They argue the court's comments oversimplify complex voter welfare issues. The MPs plan to formally raise their objections before the court.

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