Want India to vote? Here's our wish list of what freebies we'd like to see

[caption id=“attachment_82156” align=“alignleft” width=“860”]  In the run-up to the 2014 elections, it’s raining discounts for those who vote. Many businesses from restaurants and gyms to petrol companies and even hospitals, are offering freebies and other goodies to customers who’ve taken the effort to go to a voting booth. We’re all for discounts. After all, who doesn’t like a freebie? Keeping in mindthe Indian mentality of “more is always better”, Firstbiz compiled a list of a few more things we wish we could get discounts on. Reuters[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_82157” align=“alignleft” width=“860”]  Real Estate: Buying a home has become an almost impossible dream for many of us, considering how expensive property prices are. Thrown in high interest rates and and you might as well kiss that dream house goodbye. So, first on our wish list is discounts on property prices. If you really want the public to go out and cast their votes with enthusiasm, what better way than to offer a nice, fat discount on house prices? Builders, are you listening? Image: Reuters[/caption]

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[caption id=“attachment_82158” align=“alignleft” width=“860”]  Gold: It’s a universal fact that Indians love gold. So there’s no better time than elections for gold sellers to offer an incentive for Indians to go out and vote. Of course, we’re certain RBI governor Raghuram Rajan would strongly disapprove, but who knows? With cheaper prices, he could become a fan of the shiny metal too! Image: Reuters[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_82159” align=“alignleft” width=“860”]  Tourism packages: Some airlines are offering freebies and discounts if you vote. For example, Virgin Atlantic Airways has decided to give you goodie hampers if you vote. But why just airlines? We’re getting greedy: Why don’t travel companies offer special discounts on holiday packages, both local and international? Along with ticket bookings, voter turnout is sure to soar.[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_82160” align=“alignleft” width=“860”]  Bank loans: Besides high interest rates, getting a loan from a bank can be quite a hassle. Wouldn’t it be a great idea if banks decide to encourage voters by cutting interest rates and making loans more easier to get? We would love that! Image: Reuters[/caption]