Congress Questions EC’s Action on Electoral Bonds

The Congress party has raised concerns over the Election Commission of India’s decision to delete a post on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the electoral bond scheme, suggesting discomfort within the government regarding the issue. Congress’ Supriya Shrinate criticized the EC’s move, emphasizing the need for regulation on hate speech and vulgar statements rather than focusing on electoral bond discussions.

Shrinate highlighted a pattern of social media restrictions by the government, citing instances during the farmers’ movement and ongoing legal disputes over IT rules. She accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being complicit in corruption through electoral bonds, alleging that BJP donors received preferential treatment. The Congress asserts that the EC’s action raises questions about transparency and accountability in electoral processes, especially concerning contentious issues like electoral bonds.