Congress Slams Supreme Court’s Electoral Bonds Decision as a Tight Slap to Democracy

 

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on electoral bonds has sparked outrage among opposition parties, with Congress accusing the court of delivering a severe blow to democracy. The ruling allows the government to continue withholding information on donors to political parties, affecting the right to privacy and potentially discouraging donations to political parties. Congress has vehemently opposed the ruling, accusing the court of failing to protect the principles of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

The decision has raised concerns about the future of transparency in political funding in India. Electoral bonds, introduced in 2017, were touted as a way to clean up political funding by bringing in more transparency. However, the recent ruling has cast doubts on the effectiveness of the scheme in achieving this goal. Congress has also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the beneficiary of the court’s decision, with party leaders alleged that the ruling party has received substantial funds through electoral bonds, which have been used to influence electoral outcomes.

The ruling has reignited calls for reforms in political funding, with many demanding greater transparency and accountability. Opposition parties have vowed to continue their fight against the electoral bond scheme, with some even considering approaching the President or launching a mass movement to protest against the decision. The Supreme Court’s decision on electoral bonds has sparked a fresh debate on the state of democracy in India, with many calling for a more transparent and accountable system to uphold democracy’s principles.