In a scathing critique, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dubbing him the “champion of corruption” while condemning the scrapped electoral bonds as the “biggest extortion scheme in the world.” Gandhi’s remarks came in response to PM Modi’s recent defense of the scrapped electoral bonds, where he cited their implementation as a measure to enhance transparency and combat black money in elections. Gandhi, however, questioned the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision to annul the scheme if it was purportedly aimed at fostering transparency and curbing illicit financial practices in electoral processes.
In a recent critique, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi scrutinized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interview with ANI, describing it as a rehearsed but unsuccessful attempt to elucidate the concept of electoral bonds. Gandhi highlighted the discrepancy between PM Modi’s assertion that electoral bonds were introduced to promote transparency and integrity in politics and their subsequent annulment by the Supreme Court. Additionally, Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister’s commitment to transparency, citing the withholding of donor identities and transaction dates related to contributions to the BJP.
During a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the electoral bonds system as “the biggest extortion scheme in the world.” Gandhi asserted that despite any attempts by the Prime Minister to provide clarification, the Indian business community comprehends the scheme’s true nature. He emphasized that the public perception remains unchanged, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “champion of corruption.”
