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Unconstitutional Electoral Bond Scheme: Implications and Challenges
This chapter explores the political and democratic implications of India's unconstitutional electoral bond scheme, highlighting the influence of laundered, black, or foreign money on election outcomes. It discusses the difficulty of establishing a nexus between funds and electoral results, the upcoming release of donation data in March, and the belief that ending the bond scheme may not significantly alter the ruling party's donation patterns. The chapter also examines the Supreme Court's verdict, the impact on funding distribution, and the challenges of implementing public financing as an alternative.
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