BJP gets Rs 3,577 Cr via electoral trusts post-bond ban
After the electoral bond scheme was scrapped, BJP's donations via electoral trusts surged over four-fold to Rs 3,577.5 crore in 2024-25, capturing 83.6% of all trust funds. Explore the data.
After the electoral bond scheme was scrapped, BJP's donations via electoral trusts surged over four-fold to Rs 3,577.5 crore in 2024-25, capturing 83.6% of all trust funds. Explore the data.
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BJP's donations surged 53% to Rs 6,073 crore in 2024-25 after SC scrapped electoral bonds. 52% came from trusts, top donors include Serum Institute, Vedanta. Read the full analysis.
After Supreme Court scrapped electoral bonds, corporate-backed trusts' political donations surged over 200% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY25, with BJP receiving 82% of total funds. Explore the data and key donors.
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