3 Things The Catch Up: Corporate houses big donors electoral trusts (22 Dec)
Dec 22, 2025
Today’s discussion covers the Delhi High Court’s notices to Rahul and Sonia Gandhi regarding the National Herald case. There's a deep dive into the violence linked to the Indian High Commissioner's visit to Bangladesh. Corporate houses are found to dominate electoral trust donations, contributing over half this year. Additionally, a report highlights the critical condition of an ex-police officer following an alleged suicide attempt. Lastly, details emerge from the Bondi attack investigation, including references to explosives and extremist influences.
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High Court Notices In National Herald Case
- The Delhi High Court issued notices to Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and others in the Enforcement Directorate's appeal.
- The court will hear the case next in March 2026 after seeking their responses.
India Reviews Visa Services After Violent Incidents
- Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma visited Dhaka visa services after a violent attack disrupted operations in Chattogram.
- The attack followed wider political violence in Bangladesh, with leaders blaming failures of interim authorities to maintain order.
Dominance Of A Few Electoral Trusts
- Top three electoral trusts captured almost all contributions, making up 98% of donations.
- This indicates fundraising power is concentrated in a few dominant trusts rather than spread across many vehicles.