On July 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against the culture of distributing freebies for votes. Mr Modi said the “revri culture” would take the new India towards darkness. In this episode of Talking Politics, we will discuss the "revri culture" of freebies, the friction it has created between the centre and the States, and what this means for Indian politics. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #RevriCulture #Freebies #PMModi