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Electoral Bonds and Political Funding

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A scheme introduced to increase transparency in political donations, allowing individuals/corporates to buy electoral bonds from authorized banks and donate them anonymously to political parties. Proponents argue it formalizes contributions, reducing black money in elections. Critics claim anonymity fosters potential favoritism and questionable corporate influence. The Supreme Court has heard pleas challenging the constitutionality due to lack of donor disclosure to the public. The Election Commission flagged possible undermining of transparency. This debate underscores the tension between donor privacy and public interest in fair, transparent elections. Understanding electoral bonds reveals the complexities of regulating money in India’s vibrant democratic process.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?