“Supreme Court’s Electoral Bond Judgment Amid Election Controversy”
Electoral Bonds and the Shifting Sands of Indian Political Finance
As India braces for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections commencing on April 19, the political landscape is stirred by a landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down the electoral bond scheme. Introduced in 2017 to bring transparency to political funding, the scheme instead drew widespread criticism and legal scrutiny. Revealing deep-seated issues within political finance, the scheme’s abolishment highlights the urgent need for robust reforms in how political parties are funded. This blog explores the implications of this pivotal ruling and its potential impact on the upcoming elections, promising to keep you informed with clear, impartial insights into one of the most contentious issues in Indian politics today.