In the previous article, we discussed the basic facts related to electoral bonds. This article is about the loopholes in the Electoral Bond Scheme , controversies and the way forward . A Short Data Analysis of Electoral Bonds : According to Association for Democratic Reforms, 92% of total Electoral Bonds were purchased by corporates in the period March 2018-January 2021 .Keep in mind that 2019 was a general election (Loksabha) year. BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party ) alone got 60.17% of total donation through Electoral Bonds between 2017-18 and 2018-19.. This amount is almost Rs.1660.89 Crore. In the year 2018-19, BJP got Rs.1450 Cr. while Indian National Congress got Rs.383 Cr. In the period of 7 years, 2012-2019, donations from corporations increased by a whopping 974%. The ruling party is the highest beneficiary of this scheme. Now the point is whether all politicians get a level playing field or not. Answer is NO. Here is Why Electoral Bonds Do Not Create a Level Play...
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