Poll bonds: Indias Supreme Court has banned the use of anonymous electoral bonds by political parties for fundraising. This decision affects funding across party lines but is seen as a setback for the ruling BJP, which benefited the most from the scheme.
Poll Bonds: The Supreme Court s landmark order banned electoral bonds, declaring them unconstitutional due to concerns about transparency and accountability. The ruling BJP received the majority of funds through these bonds, significantly increasing its income. Other parties also relied on electoral bonds for financial support.
The BJP's total contributions stood at ₹ 2120 crore in the 2022-23 fiscal, of which 61 per cent came from electoral bonds, according to the party's annual audited report submitted to the Election Commission. In FY 2021-22, the party's total contributions were to the tune of ₹ 1775 crore. The party's total income in 2022-23 stood at ₹ 2360.8 crore, up from ₹ 1917 crore in FY 2021-22., India News, Times Now
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