“We introduced the electoral bonds to end the influence of black money in Indian politics. The BJP received a donation of `6,000 crore out of a total bond of Rs 20,000 crore. Where went Rs 14,000 crore?” he asked.
Shah lambasted the Opposition for alleging that the BJP disproportionately benefitted from electoral bonds. He accused the Congress of a longstanding practice of diverting donations, claiming they deposited only a fraction into the party’s coffers. Regarding specific parties, Shah revealed that the Trinamool Congress received Rs 1,600 crore and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received Rs 639 crore via electoral bonds.
Shah clarified that BRS MLC K Kavitha’s arrest in connection with a liquor case was unrelated to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “The case against her was from a long time. Her arrest is not related to LS polls anyway,” he said.
