New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court Wednesday made strong observations on political parties offering freebies ahead of elections, wondering if they are creating a "class of parasites" as people are "not willing to work" due to such schemes.

Hearing a matter on the right to shelter for homeless people in urban areas, a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih said people were getting ration and money without working.

While making his observation, Justice Gavai referred to the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in Maharashtra, under which women in the age group of 21-65 with an annual family income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh get Rs 1,500 per month, and similar programmes run by ruling parties in other states.

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