Page 2 - Latest Updates on Electoral Bond
Plea in SC seeks review of verdict scrapping BJP's electoral bonds scheme
The electoral bonds scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, 2018, was pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties
 "Plea in SC seeks review of verdict scrapping BJP's electoral bonds scheme")
CBI FIR against second-biggest electoral bond buyer Megha Engineering
Eight officials of the NISP and NMDC and two officials of MECON were also named in the FIR for receiving alleged bribe of around Rs 78 lakh in clearing bills of Rs 174 crore of Megha Engineering
 "CBI FIR against second-biggest electoral bond buyer Megha Engineering")
SBI refuses to disclose details of electoral bonds under RTI Act
Supreme Court directed the SBI on February 15 to furnish the complete details of the bonds purchased since April 12, 2019 to the EC
 "SBI refuses to disclose details of electoral bonds under RTI Act")
Electoral bond scheme 'muddied waters' of political donations: Congress
The RBI had also flagged the possibility of firms misusing bearer bonds for money laundering, he said
 "Electoral bond scheme 'muddied waters' of political donations: Congress")
SBI billed govt Rs 10.68 crore as 'commission' for electoral bonds
The amount was charged across 30 phases with fees ranging from Rs 1.82 lakh to Rs 1.25 crore
 "SBI billed govt Rs 10.68 crore as 'commission' for electoral bonds")
Nation paid price for BJP's compulsion to get 'chanda' at all costs: Cong
The aggregate net losses of these 33 companies were over Rs 1 trillion. 16 out of these 33 companies paid zero or negative direct taxes in aggregate, he said
 "Nation paid price for BJP's compulsion to get 'chanda' at all costs: Cong")
'SBI refuses to disclose SOP for sale, redemption of electoral bonds'
The court said its order required disclosure, specifically of all details of the bonds, including the names of the purchaser, the amounts and the dates of purchase
 "'SBI refuses to disclose SOP for sale, redemption of electoral bonds'")
Congress hits out at PM Modi over his remarks on electoral bonds issue
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday rejected the suggestion that the electoral bond issue caused a setback to his government, saying no system is perfect and any shortcoming could be improved upon
 "Congress hits out at PM Modi over his remarks on electoral bonds issue")
'I-T notice to Cong on orders of Centre after electoral bonds scam bust'
"The Income Tax notice was issued on the orders of the Central government. Why didn't the I-T department serve a notice to the BJP?" Gaikwad questioned while speaking to reporters
 "'I-T notice to Cong on orders of Centre after electoral bonds scam bust'")
Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP over electoral bond issue, Bawankule hits back
Thackeray had called the BJP as Bhrashta Janata Party and said it was continuously inducting tainted persons for political gains
 "Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP over electoral bond issue, Bawankule hits back")
Priyanka Gandhi accuses govt of 'pressuring' judiciary after bonds verdict
Modi on Thursday said it was a "vintage Congress culture" to browbeat and bully others
 "Priyanka Gandhi accuses govt of 'pressuring' judiciary after bonds verdict")
Printing of 10k electoral bonds worth Rs 1 cr each stopped after SC ruling
Three days before the apex court struck down the electoral bonds scheme, the Finance Ministry had approved the printing of the bonds
 "Printing of 10k electoral bonds worth Rs 1 cr each stopped after SC ruling")
Kejriwal arrested to divert attention from electoral bonds scam: Kerala CM
The chief minister said when the idea of electoral bonds was floated, the CPI(M) had opposed it as it was a tool for corruption and moved the Supreme Court against it
 "Kejriwal arrested to divert attention from electoral bonds scam: Kerala CM")
Best of BS Opinion: Electoral bonds disclosure, NDA govt's policies, more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Electoral bonds disclosure, NDA govt's policies, more")
Electoral bonds: Where are the disclosures?
For those who have donated, the question is: Where are the disclosures to shareholders?
38 corporates donated Rs 2,004 cr to BJP via electoral bonds: Priyanka
She added for the first time in the country's history, a sitting government turned all the agencies at its disposal, as well as the entire system of the country into an 'extortion racket'
Opaque electoral bond scheme ensured bribes through banks, says Congress
The opposition party also reiterated its demand that there should be a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into the issue
 "Opaque electoral bond scheme ensured bribes through banks, says Congress")
Delhi excise policy case: AAP demands clarity on money trail from ED
AAP leaders have also raised questions about the links between the approver Sarath Chandra Reddy and the BJP, highlighting large donations made by the head of Aurobindo Pharma via electoral bonds
 "Delhi excise policy case: AAP demands clarity on money trail from ED")
Intention behind electoral bonds was good, all parties need funds: Gadkari
The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment last week, annulled the electoral bonds scheme ahead of the April-May Lok Sabha polls
 "Intention behind electoral bonds was good, all parties need funds: Gadkari")
Electoral bonds worth Rs 9.6 crore purchased by 33 entities expired
Before the Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds illegal, they were valid only for 15 days from the date of issue to be encashed
 "Electoral bonds worth Rs 9.6 crore purchased by 33 entities expired")
