The Congress party has accused the Modi government of manipulating the electoral bonds scheme, asserting that the State Bank of India (SBI) is being used to conceal dubious dealings. The SBI’s request to extend the deadline for disclosing electoral bond details until June 30 has drawn sharp criticism from Congress leaders, who argue that this move is an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s verdict.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the opaque nature of the scheme, alleging that it undermines democratic principles and provides a veil for illicit transactions. Kharge highlighted the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the scheme unconstitutional and emphasized the BJP’s alleged involvement in fraudulent activities.
Moreover, Congress MP Manish Tewari called for transparency in revealing donor identities, urging the Supreme Court to reject SBI’s plea. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, has condemned the government’s efforts to shield Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s purported involvement in the electoral bond controversy.
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision to annul the electoral bonds scheme underscores the importance of transparency in political funding, compelling SBI to disclose crucial information regarding bond transactions to the Election Commission. Despite the complexities involved in decoding and matching donor details, the demand for transparency remains paramount in upholding democratic values and ensuring accountability in political finance.