The Congress party has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling against Electoral Bonds with approval, prioritizing votes over financial influence. The apex court’s decision to declare the Electoral Bonds unconstitutional has been met with appreciation from the Congress, as it aligns with the party’s stance on enhancing the democratic process. By emphasizing the significance of votes over monetary contributions, the Congress reaffirms its commitment to transparency and integrity in electoral practices.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has declared the Electoral Bonds scheme unconstitutional. The apex court ruled that the scheme violates Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Following this landmark decision, leaders from various political parties have shared their reactions.
Article 19 (1)(a) in the Constitution of India guarantees all citizens the “right to freedom of speech and expression”. Under this, an Indian citizen has been granted the right to freely express his/her opinions, ideas and thoughts.
The Congress party has welcomed the verdict, highlighting its belief that the ruling will strengthen the influence of votes over financial contributions. Jairam Ramesh, a prominent Congress leader, criticized the Modi-led central government, accusing it of favoring financial interests over the welfare of farmers.
“The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Electoral Bonds scheme is a significant step, highlighting its inconsistency with parliamentary laws and the Indian Constitution. This long-awaited decision underscores the importance of prioritizing the power of votes over monetary influences. The Modi government’s policies have perpetuated injustice against farmers while prioritizing corporate interests.”
In a statement on X platform, Jairam Ramesh expressed,
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Ramesh also raised concerns about the Election Commission’s reluctance to engage with political parties regarding the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) issue. He questioned the transparency of the voting process and urged the Supreme Court to address this matter.
The Supreme Court’s ruling marks a crucial turning point in India’s electoral system, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles and ensuring transparency in political financing.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also reacted to the SC’s verdict on the electoral bond scheme.
“On the day of the launching of Electoral Bonds scheme the Congress party had called it opaque and undemocratic. Subsequently in its 2019 Manifesto Congress Party promised to scrap Modi Govt’s dubious scheme. We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court today, which has struck down this ‘Black Money Conversion’ scheme of the Modi Govt, calling it “Unconstitutional”. We remember how the Modi Govt, PMO and FM bulldozed every institution – RBI, Election Commission, Parliament and Opposition to fill BJP’s coffers. No wonder, 95% of the funding under this scheme was received by BJP. We hope that Modi Govt will stop resorting to such mischievous ideas in future and listens to the Supreme Court, so that Democracy, Transparency and level-playing field persists.”
Kharge said,
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By striking down the Electoral Bonds scheme, the Supreme Court has reinforced the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process and promoting accountability in governance.
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