Ballot bonds
The corruption among the many Opposition events has virtually misplaced its shock worth, because of the persistent efforts by investigative companies and the media prior to now decade. In distinction, the ruling social gathering has maintained a clear and corruption-free picture virtually all through its tenure. This case is prone to change with the arrival of the much-awaited “electoral bonds knowledge”. As the highest recipient of funds (Web page 1, “Ballot bonds: 22 companies donated over ₹100 cr., BJP acquired highest share”, March 15) and the inventor of this progressive ‘scheme’, the BJP can’t get away from its accountability of providing a rational clarification for a way and why it acquired a lot. The media should be unbiased in order that voters could make an knowledgeable selection.
A. Venkatasubramanian,
Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu
The nice facet is that the bonds are by means of a correct banking channel and accounted for. The BJP has been the ruling social gathering not solely within the Centre but in addition in a number of States for the previous 10 years. So, there may be nothing uncommon within the social gathering getting the lion’s share of the bonds redeemed. It is rather intriguing to notice that regional political events in energy in just one State have additionally obtained substantial donations.
It’s fairly fascinating to notice that not one of the outstanding corporates within the nation is concerned.
S. Parthasarathy,
Chennai
The information launched by the Election Fee of India, although incomplete, make for some startling revelations, as found by knowledge miners. A few of the prime 30 donors had been underneath investigation prior to now. Is there any nexus between these probes and the donations made?
S.Okay. Choudhury,
Bengaluru
Simultaneous polls report
The official report on ‘one nation one ballot’ has not shocked many. It ties in with the road of the ruling social gathering, the BJP, in declaring that simultaneous polls are ‘good for the well being of democracy’. The reason for uninterrupted governance and cheaper polls are stated to be the central themes in help of this concept. However these usually are not convincing. States and native governance would lose extra with such a system. The election course of must be pried free from cash energy. Maladies in electoral practices can’t be wished away by piece-meal reforms. They must be addressed comprehensively.
Dr. D.V.G. Sankara Rao,
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
