Page 13 - Latest Updates on Electoral Bond
Bertrand Russell, John Nash and the electoral bonds
The government said these bonds were the least bad option in a menu that comprised only of bad options. It was probably right
Cong seeks JPC probe into electoral bonds, says it's threat to democracy
The party also sought an early decision on the issue by the Supreme Court on the legality of these bonds
 "Cong seeks JPC probe into electoral bonds, says it's threat to democracy")
Parliament LIVE: Congress oppose govt's PSU stake sale, calls it scam
Parliament Winter Session 2019: Opposition parties have used the Winter Parliament to attack the government over economic slowdown, farmer distress and the situation in Kashmir.
 "Parliament LIVE: Congress oppose govt's PSU stake sale, calls it scam")
Congress protests in Lok Sabha over disinvestment of PSUs, electoral bond
"This is a big scam. The country is being looted. Please allow us to speak," Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said
 "Congress protests in Lok Sabha over disinvestment of PSUs, electoral bond")
Govt must disclose details about electoral bonds before Parliament: Cong
Describing electoral bonds as a 'political bribery scheme', the opposition party said it was a scam that tarnished the image of the Indian democracy
 "Govt must disclose details about electoral bonds before Parliament: Cong")
SBI refuses to disclose communication from RBI, govt on electoral bonds
State-owned lender turns down the application of Right To Information activist, says information is personal.
 "SBI refuses to disclose communication from RBI, govt on electoral bonds")
PM must intervene, govt should give disclosure about electoral bonds: Cong
What we are talking about today leads straight to the PM's Office, Ghulam Nabi Azad said
 "PM must intervene, govt should give disclosure about electoral bonds: Cong")
Govt's electoral bonds for political funding: A cloak to hide the daggers?
After a concerted effort by political parties to circumvent disclosures under the RTI Act come the electoral bonds that will confer on them the benefit of pretending to not know who has donated
Election Commission hopes electoral bonds are step in 'right direction'
That is one step in the right direction. I have not said it will solve all the problems: CEC
 "Election Commission hopes electoral bonds are step in 'right direction'")
No proposal to make Aadhaar mandatory for electoral bonds: Arun Jaitley
There is no proposal currently to make the use of Aadhaar mandatory under the scheme, said FM Jaitley
 "No proposal to make Aadhaar mandatory for electoral bonds: Arun Jaitley")
Electoral bond issue sees Rs 2-bn sale, available at select SBI branches
An additional period of 30 days shall be specified by the central government in the year of general election
 "Electoral bond issue sees Rs 2-bn sale, available at select SBI branches")
Electoral bonds have serial numbers but are not accessible to anyone: Govt
The finance ministry in a statement said the random serial number on the bonds is not visible to naked eye and the same is not even noted by the issuing bank, the SBI
Third tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from May 1: Finance Ministry
The government had notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 in January this year
SBI refuses to disclose details of parties which received donations: RTI
SBI refuses to disclose details of political parties which received donations through electoral bonds, claims RTI
 "SBI refuses to disclose details of parties which received donations: RTI")
SBI to issue electoral bonds in 6th phase of sale from Nov 1-10: FinMin
SBI is the only authorised bank to issue such bonds. A person being an individual can buy electoral bonds, either singly or jointly, with other individuals
Donations through electoral bonds surged ahead of state assembly elections
Nearly 40 per cent of total funds mopped through electoral bonds came in October
 "Donations through electoral bonds surged ahead of state assembly elections")
Election Commission expresses reservations on donations via Electoral bonds
EC submits affidavit in Supreme Court, says electoral bonds will impact transparency of political funding
 "Election Commission expresses reservations on donations via Electoral bonds")
Sale of electoral bonds skyrocket by 62% in election year: RTI reply
The sale of electoral bonds opens in the SBI branches when Finance Ministry issues notification of the sale for a given period.
 "Sale of electoral bonds skyrocket by 62% in election year: RTI reply")
SC to hear pleas challenging issuance of electoral bonds on April 5
The Centre had said the electoral bonds were introduced on January 2, 2018 to promote transparency
 "SC to hear pleas challenging issuance of electoral bonds on April 5")
SC electoral bonds order: Congress says 'transparency' must be adhered to
The Supreme Court on Friday directed all political parties to furnish receipts of political funding received through electoral bonds
 "SC electoral bonds order: Congress says 'transparency' must be adhered to")
