Avowing abiding confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of 370 seats, BJP leader Nitin Gadkari says the additional seats to its current strength of 288 will come from gains in southern India in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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.