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Is the political funding system in India transparent?

Is the political funding system in India transparent?

22 Feb 2023 00:57 AM IST

The issue of political funding has been a subject of much debate in India, with concerns raised about the influence of various corporates and other individuals in the political and electoral process. To address these issues, the Government of India introduced the Electoral Trusts Scheme in 2013, which aimed to
How is the donation system to political parties in India regulated?

How is the donation system to political parties in India regulated?

22 Feb 2023 00:57 AM IST

The system of giving political donations in India is regulated by the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010, and Company’s Act. Donations can be made by individuals or companies, as long as they are disclosed. In addition to
How much did parties receive as donations in 2021-22?

How much did parties receive as donations in 2021-22?

22 Feb 2023 00:56 AM IST

Overall, in the 2021-22 financial year, the total donations made to political parties amounted to Rs 780.774 crores. This was an increase of 31.50 per cent or Rs 187.026 crore from the last financial year (2020-21). This was significantly lower than the donations received in 2019-20, which amounted to Rs
Donations to political parties increased by 31% in 2021-22: find out who gained the most

Donations to political parties increased by 31% in 2021-22: find out who gained the most

22 Feb 2023 00:55 AM IST

In the 2021-22 financial year, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received donations of roughly Rs 614 crores which amounts to nearly 80 per cent of the total donations received by all national political parties, as per the latest report published by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The Indian
Meghalaya: Trouble in Partnerships Amidst TMC’s Rise

Meghalaya: Trouble in Partnerships Amidst TMC’s Rise

17 Feb 2023 01:39 AM IST

In Meghalaya, waiting to vote on 27th February, the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government led by the Nationalist People’s Party (NPEP) with partners like the BJP and other regional players is already broken. The BJP has accused its alliance partner of large-scale corruption and both parties have decided to go solo
Shifting Alliance and Demand for a Separate Naga State

Shifting Alliance and Demand for a Separate Naga State

17 Feb 2023 01:38 AM IST

In 2018, 60 seats went to polls in Nagaland. With the help of the BJP as a minor partner, former CM Neiphiu Rio formed a government under the banner of his new outfit, the National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). The NDPP came in second place with 17 seats and a
Tripura: BJP-IPFT Vs Congress-Left

Tripura: BJP-IPFT Vs Congress-Left

17 Feb 2023 01:37 AM IST

From Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) rule in 2013, the power shifted to the BJP in 2018 as the party won 35 of the 59 seats that went to polls. With this, Tripura became the only state in the northeast where the BJP won a simple majority on its own.
Elections in Northeast: First Pit Stop Before 2024

Elections in Northeast: First Pit Stop Before 2024

17 Feb 2023 01:36 AM IST

In the first set of elections in 2023, the Northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya will be going to polls in the months of February and March. Tripura voted yesterday and Nagaland and Meghayala are due to vote on 27th February. Election results for 60 constituencies of each Assembly
Is India Inc investing<br>enough in research and development?

Is India Inc investing
enough in research and development?

15 Feb 2023 02:02 AM IST

The recently announced Union Budget 2023-24 has outlined an ambitious vision for India’s future: an economy driven by technology and knowledge. This vision has been driven by the fact that a country’s economic growth is linked directly to its investment in research and development (R&D).India has come a long way
Kanyakumari to Kashmir: Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra

Kanyakumari to Kashmir: Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra

03 Feb 2023 10:55 AM IST

The Indian National Congress recently completed its Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir amidst much fanfare and the support of eight opposition parties, members of which attended the closing event. The Yatra was led by former party President Rahul Gandhi who termed it a non-political undertaking, an act aimed
A Shot in the Arm for a Declining Congress

A Shot in the Arm for a Declining Congress

03 Feb 2023 10:46 AM IST

A Shot in the Arm for a Declining Congress While the biggest achievement of the Yatra was its ability to attract crowds and offer much-needed media mileage to the Congress, the padyatra, with Rahul Gandhi at the helm, also attracted support from other opposition parties and leaders. Congress ally-DMK chief
What is being promised to Karnataka<br>voters in 2023?

What is being promised to Karnataka
voters in 2023?

01 Feb 2023 09:53 AM IST

The BJP, which is fighting to retain power in the state, has set a target to win at least 150 out of the 224 seats in the Karnataka State Assembly. As per media reports, party functionaries have identified the Old Mysore and Kalyan regions as areas where it will increase
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