RTI data supplied by the State Bank of India showed that while Mumbai was the most popular destination to purchase the bonds, Delhi continues to remain the city where a significant majority are redeemed.
The EC also brought it to the notice of the Union government that it only received the press communique on sale of bonds while it was being 'released almost simultaneously' on a government website and by the PIB.
This is the second tranche that will be sold after the rules of the Electoral Bonds scheme were amended to allow sales for an additional 15 days in years when elections to assemblies are held.