New Delhi: In a powerful retaliation to Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah acknowledged that Rahul Gandhi ought to make clear the supply of the Rs 1,600 crore he known as ‘hafta vasooli’.
In response to Rahul Gandhi, who had referred to the bonds as ‘hafta vasooli’, “Gandhi also received Rs 1,600 crore. He should clarify where he got that ‘hafta vasooli’ from. We assert that it’s a transparent donation, but if he labels it as vasooli, he should provide details,” Shah stated in a video posted on his X account.
Assuring every person, Amit Shah sternly stated, “I assure you, once the details are out, the INDIA alliance will find it hard to face the public.”
“Electoral bonds were introduced to end the domination of black money in Indian politics, they were brought to eradicate black money… Now the scheme has been scrapped and I fear the return of black money,” Shah stated. He additional acknowledged that there must be reforms relating to the electoral bonds, reasonably than scrapping it.
“I believe that rather than scrapping it, there should be reforms, but it does not hold any significance, as the apex court has given itsverdict and I respect that,” he added.
“But my personal opinion is that bonds had almost ended black money in politics. This is why the entire INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, was against the bonds and they wanted the old system of cut money to rule over politics once again,” the senior BJP chief acknowledged.
Electoral Bond SchemeÂ
The Electoral Bond Scheme served as a way for political events in India to obtain funds whereas protecting the donor’s id undisclosed. However, the Supreme Court, in a February ruling, invalidated the Central Government’s Electoral Bond Scheme and instructed the State Bank of India to halt the issuance of Electoral Bonds promptly.Â
Adhering to the Supreme Court’s directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) lately revealed information relating to electoral bonds on its official web site. This data, offered by the State Bank of India (SBI), encompasses specifics regarding these electoral bonds.
