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Why in the news? Election Commission (EC) seized a record ₹10,000 crore during the 2024 polls. Only 39 repolls were required in 2024, compared to 540 in 2019. High turnout in J&K and Valley; overall voter participation recorded at 64.2%, with 31.2 crore women voters. source:wordpress About Election Commission of India (ECI): Establishment: Autonomous constitutional …
Read MoreA PATH FORWARD Syllabus: GS 2: Transparency & Accountability, Government Policies & Interventions, Elections Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Why in the News? The recent Supreme Court verdict on electoral bonds has ignited widespread discussions regarding the transparency and integrity of political funding in India. Source: UGI Contextual Background: Prime …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court’s verdict on electoral bonds revealed 55 firms exceeded donation cap, contributing ₹1,377.9 crore to ruling BJP. source:slideserve Analysis of Electoral Bond Donations: Following the verdict, an analysis was conducted on electoral bond data from 385 companies. Donations totaled ₹5,362.2 crore, primarily directed towards the ruling BJP. Out of these, …
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