The Opposition has been criticised for lacking an overarching narrative to fight the mighty BJP led by PM Modi, who aims to secure a third straight term in office in the 2024 general elections. Will electoral bonds become a poll issue?
5 min read19 Mar 2024Electoral Bonds: Infosys, Cyient and Zensar are among the IT companies that have donated to political parties through the Electoral Bonds Scheme
2 min read19 Mar 2024A five-judge Constitution bench had ordered the disclosure of donation details by March 13 after deeming the electoral bonds scheme ‘unconstitutional’.
1 min read18 Mar 2024Information available so far shows the majority of bond purchases have been made by businesses that were most in need of government assistance
3 min read18 Mar 2024The BJP received nearly half the funds received under the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme
3 min read17 Mar 2024The right of voters to know outweighs other considerations. While the apex court’s ruling won’t solve our campaign-funding puzzle, the doctrine used has momentous implications.
2 min read19 Feb 2024A dubious way to fund poll campaigns was blocked for the benefit of voters. It’s a win for the light of truth shone on shadowy spaces. And the truth counts.
1 min read19 Feb 2024Electoral bonds had been a key funding instrument for political parties in recent years, but the anonymity of the donations faced legal challenges, culminating in the Supreme Court's decision last month to quash the scheme
2 min read14 Mar 2024The apex court directed that the issuing bank, SBI, shall herewith stop the issuance of electoral bonds and submit complete details.
3 min read18 Feb 2024The Supreme Court declares electoral bonds scheme 'unconstitutional' as it fails to bring transparency to political funding.
1 min read15 Feb 2024The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared