CONGRESS ELECTORAL BONDS
Anna Hazare must raise voice against scams in Maharashtra, country: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for anti-graft activist Anna Hazare to expose nationwide scams, particularly the electoral bonds issue. Raut referenced reports of Hazare challenging the closure report on the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scandal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He urged Hazare to protest against corruption at the Ramlila Maidan and criticized the alleged misuse of funds by central agencies benefiting the BJP.
'Kaun hain Narendra Modi?' Congress criticizes PM before his oath-taking ceremony
Congress listed 15 reasons questioning 'Kaun hain Narendra Modi?' including allegations of misleading public with trivial issues during elections. The opposition has launched a direct attack on Modi following a surprising performance in the Lok Sabha elections on June 4th. In a strong showing, the INDIA bloc won 232 seats, with Congress winning 99 seats. The INDIA bloc also won a majority of seats in India’s most populous state, the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.
No tension over going back to Tihar; AAP will not be finished even if you hang me: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose interim bail ends on June 1, feels no 'tension or anxiety' over returning to Tihar Jail. He considers incarceration part of his 'struggle' to save the country, granted bail by the Supreme Court on May 10 to campaign for Lok Sabha polls.
Congress' Rae Bareli fortress seems impregnable but BJP goes all out to breach it
The Gandhi family's influence is a significant factor in the Lok Sabha elections in Rae Bareli, India. Congress has lost Rae Bareli three times since Independence, losing it to the BJP in the 2019 polls. Sonia Gandhi has represented the constituency for four consecutive terms since 2004 and has now passed on the baton to her son Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi is up against Dinesh Pratap Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 polls.
Companies bribed political parties through electoral bonds to secure projects: Prashant Bhushan
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan alleged companies used electoral bonds as bribes to secure projects, demanding an SIT probe for corruption. He criticized pharmaceutical firms benefiting from bonds and emphasized transparency in political funding.
BJP wants to continue loot: Congress slams Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on electoral bonds
The Congress criticized the BJP over Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement suggesting a return of electoral bonds after consultations, accusing them of wanting to "continue the loot" after allegedly looting Rs 4 lakh crore of public money. Jairam Ramesh, in a social media post, labeled four methods of what he called the "PayPM" scam, including prepaid and postpaid bribery, post-raid bribery, and involvement of fake companies in money laundering.
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Modi’s hands shook while defending electoral bonds: Rahul Gandhi
“The electoral bonds are the biggest scam the nation has ever seen…the BJP government used the bonds to extort money off businesses that suddenly found themselves the target of central agencies like the CBI, ED and Income Tax Department,” Gandhi said, speaking in a rally in Mandya nine days before the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in the state.
Congress questions EC on getting social media post on electoral bonds deleted
Congress questions Election Commission's deletion of post on electoral bonds from social media, criticizes government's discomfort, orders to take down various political posts. Supriya Shrinate challenges PM Modi's stance on electoral bonds, highlights hate speeches, media bias, and social media restrictions.
"What kind of transparency is this?": Pawan Khera slams BJP over electoral bonds
Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on electoral bonds, Congress leader Pawan Khera said that the idea had no transparency and benefitted only the ruling party.
"Congress manifesto is regressive while ours...": Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress's manifesto as regressive, contrasting it with the upcoming progressive BJP manifesto. He highlighted the differences in minority appeasement approaches and addressed Congress's promises regarding reservations and caste census.
"We do not have any regrets..." Rajnath Singh over Electoral Bonds scheme
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Electoral Bonds scheme despite the Supreme Court's ruling against it, emphasizing the importance of youth training programs and soldiers' economic security while criticizing the Congress' promises.
Demonetisation, electoral bonds examples of BJP's corruption: Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha, 86, said he has retired from politics and is not planning a return, even as several people from his former constituency Hazaribagh urged him to fight the election this time.
Electoral bond scheme deliberately ' muddied waters' of corporate political donations: Congress
Jairam Ramesh alleged there are four primary channels of corruption in the "electoral bond scam" and everyday a new dimension emerges to the "PayPM Scam", "confirming the shocking reality of the corruption which has engulfed this country through Narendra Modi's encouragement".
Prashant Bhushan accuses Centre of favouring cos like Bharti Telecom, Megha Engg after they donated through electoral bonds
Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan accused the central government of favoring companies like Bharti Telecom and Megha Engineering after they made donations to the party through electoral bonds. He alleged that these donations were made as quid pro quo arrangements for favors from the government.
Electoral bonds 'world's biggest scam': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of keeping "his people" in the election commission, claiming the electoral bonds scheme is the "world's biggest scam." He also alleged that nearly 30 farmers commit suicides daily and that Modi has waived loans to the rich, while not even one rupee of farmers' loans was waived.
Nation paid price for BJP's compulsion to get 'chanda' at all costs: Congress
The Congress alleges BJP accepted over Rs 430 crore in donations from 33 firms with negative or near-zero profits through electoral bonds. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the scheme, claiming it promotes corruption. He highlights the donations from companies with dubious financial standings, suggesting possible money laundering. Ramesh asserts that despite RBI's concerns about money laundering, the BJP went ahead with the scheme, emphasizing the need for transparency in political funding.
Nation paid price for BJP's compulsion to get 'chanda' at all costs: Congress
The Congress accused the BJP of pushing the electoral bonds scheme despite RBI warnings. Congress alleged over Rs 430 crore donated to BJP by 33 firms with negative profits. Jairam Ramesh highlighted corruption channels, claiming donations from 'Farzi Companies'. He criticized BJP for ignoring money laundering risks flagged by RBI.
Congress slams PM over his remarks on polls bonds
Congress criticizes PM Modi for electoral bonds comments, citing corruption, 'hard numbers' proof. Modi defends, admits imperfections, warns critics. Thanthi TV interview reveals hypocrisy, dishonesty. Jairam Ramesh mentioned. Critics warned to repent.
Situation in country bad as 2 CMs in jail: Gehlot
Ashok Gehlot criticized corruption through electoral bonds, jailed chief ministers, and frozen Congress accounts. He mentioned Rs 8,500 crore collected, intimidation via ED, and leaders absolved of sins after joining BJP.
Mystery donations: TMC and JD(U) claim electoral bonds left anonymously at their offices
Both the Trinamool Congress and JD(U), in their disclosures regarding electoral bonds for the fiscal year 2018-19, claimed that unidentified individuals had delivered sealed envelopes to their respective offices in Kolkata and Patna. Consequently, they asserted their lack of awareness regarding the identities of the donors.
'Na khaunga, na khane dunga': Kapil Sibal takes dig at PM Modi over electoral bonds data
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised PM Modi over electoral bonds data release. Sibal questioned promises made by Modi regarding Swiss bank accounts and PM-CARES fund donations. He called for an SIT probe, highlighting concerns over political party funding transparency.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma threatens legal action against Congress MP over electoral bonds allegation
A heated exchange has erupted between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi regarding electoral bonds. The Assam CM's office dismissed Bordoloi's allegations of impropriety, asserting that there's no commercial relationship with the firm accused.
Electoral Bonds Case: Congress hails SC order on SBI extension plea, says court protected Indian democracy
Congress party leader KC Venugopal has praised the Supreme Court's decision to reject SBI's request for an extension to disclose details about electoral bonds until June 30, 2024.
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