India, March 19 -- A proposal made by Karnataka MLA in the state assembly on Tuesday took the "freebies" game to another level, igniting a massive controversy that led to a heated exchange on the state's financial policies.

During the ongoing assembly session, JDS MLA MT Krishnappa suggested that the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government should distribute two free liquor bottles per week to men, India Today reported.

The proposal was made to complement the state government's ongoing welfare scheme of giving Rs.2,000 and free bus travel for women.

The minister argued that since men cannot be given financial aid, the government should instead provide liquor bottles to those who consume alcohol.

"At their cost, you're giving Rs.2,000 per ...